Roast and toasty! That’s how I like my homemade Rice Krispies Treats. It’s almost been a decade since I started my blog, and I can’t believe I haven’t shared a recipe for these marshmallow cereal squares yet. So today, I’m bringing you the classic 4-ingredient dessert recipe. A few tricks give these very standard bars a much more elevated flavor.
First, we’ll toast the cereal – it deepens the rice flavor and gives them a nutty taste. Then, we’ll broil the marshmallows so they are toasty with just a hint of char to give them depth. And then, we’ll brown the butter so that it gets all nutty and golden. Just when you thought I was done, I like to sprinkle them with just a hint of flaked sea salt to really elevate the flavors until they dance on your tongue! And by the time you’re done, you won’t believe they’re made with the same 4 ingredients you’ve always made them with. There’s no doubt that Rice Krispies Treats are delicious as is, but I like to think these simple changes really kick the flavor up to a whole new level!
What do you need to make brown butter Rice Krispies Treats?
Rice Krispies: For this recipe, I suggest using this specific brand. I had the best results with it. If you decide to use a store brand or a generic cereal brand, I find that the baking time may not be accurate. For this recipe, use Rice Krispies!Marshmallows: you’ll need a 10-ounce bag of marshmallows for this recipe. You can use the large or mini variety. But keep in mind that since we’re broiling the marshmallows, the mini ones will cook much faster than the larger ones. Timings provided work best for normal-sized marshmallows. Also, this recipe has been tested with Kosher marshmallows, and besides taking slightly longer for the marshmallows to melt into the brown butter, it works great!Butter: As with most of my recipes, I’ve used salted butter for these treats too. I find that the salted butter helps cut down on some of the sweetness from the marshmallows. However, if you usually prefer Rice Krispies Treats with the regular amount of sugar, feel free to use unsalted butter here!Vanilla extract: Just a dash helps bring out that delicious vanilla flavor that the marshmallows already have.Flaked sea salt: I add flaked sea salt to make the flavors pop better on your tongue. However, it is optional! Feel free to leave them out if you’re making these for a younger crowd or like sweeter desserts.
How to make the best brown butter Rice Krispies Treats:
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Mini marshmallows can also be used for this recipe but they will roast much, much faster than the time listed.
