Go Back
–+ servings
a close up of brown butter rice krispie treats with a marshmallow being pulled and stretched.

Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Brooke Homec
Brown butter rice krispie treats level up your basic rice krispie treats with the warmth of brown butter, a good splash of vanilla and a pinch of flaked salt. They're so easy to mix together and a classic that everyone loves!
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 175 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 10 ounces (283.5 g) mini marshmallows
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) flaked sea salt
  • 5½ cups (148.5 g) rice krispie cereal

Instructions
 

  • Spray an 8x8, or slightly smaller, pan with cooking spray and set aside. Can also line with parchment paper.
  • Start by browning the butter. You'll take 6 tbsp. of butter and melt in a medium saucepan, and then continue to cook past the point of boiling. You will do this over low-medium heat, past the point of the butter foaming, until it turns a nice golden brown, and has a nutty smell. Make sure you are stirring and watching it, because it will turn from perfectly brown to burnt fairly quickly.
  • Remove a large handful of marshmallows from the bag to mix in later. Turn heat to lowest setting and add the remaining marshmallows, vanilla and salt to pan and stir until marshmallows are completely melted.
  • Remove from heat and add rice krispies and stir until completely coated. Fold in the handful of marshmallows you had kept out.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan. Press down firmly to create an even layer and compact rice krispie treats. Top with a bit more flaked salt.
  • Allow to cool/set completely before serving.

Notes

I use a 6x8 pyrex container with a lid when I make these. The slightly smaller container allows for a taller rice krispie treat. But use whatever size you have on hand! 
You can add all the marshmallows at the melting point if you prefer. I just like having a few that are still in tact.
These will remain fresh for 3-4 days if kept in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1029IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 4mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!