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These are hands down the best way to make them and became an instant favorite. I will never go back to making them any other way! They are the absolute best!

Brown butter Rice Krispies treats

Oh my. It is amazing how one extra step in making the classic rice krispies treat can blow your mind. I am always down to make rice krispies. They are so simple yet amazing. I probably could down an entire pan if I let myself. I am obsessed with anything brown butter so I couldn’t wait to try it on rice krispies!

As soon as I had an ooey gooey bite I was hooked. The brown butter instantly gave this the amazing nutty flavor. How come I didn’t think of browning the butter before? These are hands down the best way to make them and became an instant favorite. I will never go back to making them any other way! They are the absolute best!

 

Brown butter Rice Krispie treats being split apart.

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Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats

By: Alyssa Rivers
These are hands down the best way to make them and became an instant favorite. I will never go back to making them any other way! They are the absolute best!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings

Ingredients 

  • 5 to 6 cups rice krispies treat cereal
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 10 ounce bag marshmallows

Instructions 

  • Prepare a 9x13 inch pan by lightly greasing the bottom and sides. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium high heat. Continue to stir until the butter starts to froth and turns brown and has a nutty aroma. Add in the marshmallows and stir until melted.
  • Remove from heat and add in the rice krispies treat cereal. I like 5 cups so they are extra gooey but you can add 6 if desired.
  • Press the rice krispies firmly into the bottom of your 9x13 inch pan. Allow to cool. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 177mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1215IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Welcome to my kitchen! I am Alyssa Rivers and the food blogger behind The Recipe Critic. The blog launched in 2012 as a place to share my passion for cooking. I love trying new things and testing them out with my family. Each recipe is tried and true, family-tested and approved.

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  1. I’m embraced to say I’ve NEVER made this insanely EASY dessert before! I’m REALLY glad I took the time to search around for aa recipe that added just a little something special. Browning the butter makes it SO yummy!! Now I’m rethinking sharing them 🙂

  2. These were scrumptious! I too may not go back to the ordinary way of making Rice Krispies treats. Of note, I made mine in a 7 x 11 pan, and I really liked the thickness of the bars. Thanks so much!

  3. Nice twist on the rice krispie treat! Looks incredible! The kid’s are going to enjoy making these with me.