The Best Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

The Best Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    430

Elevate your Rice Krispie treat game with the nutty depth of brown butter and a hint of bourbon. These aren't just treats; they're an experience!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    47 g
  • Cholesterol
    20 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    417 mg
  • Sugar
    23 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns a golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. This should take approximately 5-7 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

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Recipe View Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the miniature marshmallows to the browned butter and stir gently until completely melted and smooth, about 3-4 minutes.

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Recipe View Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the bourbon (if using) and 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt. The bourbon will add a warm, subtle complexity to the flavor.

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Recipe View Add the crispy rice cereal to the marshmallow mixture. Gently fold until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture. Be careful not to crush the cereal.

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Recipe View Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish that has been lightly greased or lined with parchment paper.

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Recipe View Using a spatula or a piece of parchment paper, gently press the mixture evenly into the baking dish. Avoid packing it too tightly, as this can result in hard treats.

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Recipe View Sprinkle the flaked sea salt evenly over the top of the treats. The salt will enhance the sweetness and create a delightful contrast of flavors.

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Recipe View Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares. This will take at least 30 minutes.

For an extra layer of flavor, toast the rice cereal in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes before adding it to the marshmallow mixture.
If you don't have bourbon on hand, vanilla extract can be used as a substitute.
Store the Rice Krispie treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 143 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Leonardo Bode

    These are the best Rice Krispie treats I've ever made! The brown butter makes all the difference.

  • Camila Renner

    So easy to make, and they disappeared in minutes. A definite crowd-pleaser!

  • Laurie Parkerohara

    The flaked sea salt on top is genius! It really balances the sweetness."

  • Dudley Adams

    The bourbon adds such a sophisticated touch. Everyone raved about them!

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