Salted Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats
These aren't the basic rice crispy treats from your childhood. This version uses brown butter for a nutty, caramelized flavor and is finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt to balance the sweetness of the marshmallows.
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Ingredients
Ingredients (~24 squares)
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter 10 1/2 tbsp, cubed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1 bag mini marshmallows 16 oz
- 9 cups crispy rice cereal
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Grease 9x13-inch pan and line with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- Melt butter in large pot over medium heat, stirring until golden brown and nutty.
- Turn off heat, stir in vanilla and fine salt.
- Add marshmallows to brown butter, stir until completely melted.
- Fold in cereal until evenly coated.
- Transfer to prepared pan and press into even layer.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Let cool completely for 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
For softer treats, press mixture lightly. For firmer treats, press firmly.
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