How to Make The Best Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic childhood treats, few things can beat a gooey, crispy, and sweet Rice Krispie treat. But what if we told you there was a way to take this beloved dessert up a notch? Introducing: The Best Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats. This recipe takes the traditional Rice Krispie treat and gives it a sophisticated twist with the addition of rich, nutty brown butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

What exactly is brown butter, you ask? Well, it's essentially butter...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 8 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
  • 1 pinch flaked sea salt (such as Maldon®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Add marshmallows to browned butter, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are melted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir bourbon and 1 teaspoon sea salt into marshmallow mixture and remove saucepan from heat. Add rice cereal to marshmallow mixture and mix until cereal is evenly coated with marshmallow mixture; transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place a sheet of parchment paper over rice cereal mixture and press into dish. Remove parchment paper and sprinkle flaked sea salt over the top. Cool treats to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    275 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 417mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 24mg