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Brown butter rice krispie treats.

Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats with Sprinkles

Heather Smoke
These chewy, gooey brown butter rice krispie treats are easy to make and so cute with colorful confetti sprinkles. This is a treat the whole family will love!

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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings16

Equipment

  • 8 or 9 inch baking pan

Ingredients
 

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
  • ¾ tsp coarse Kosher salt (if using table salt, use half the amount)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 10 oz mini marshmallows (about 6 1/2 cups)
  • 4 cups rice krispies
  • ¼ cup confetti sprinkles (quins) optional

Instructions
 

  • Get your baking pan ready by lightly greasing the bottom and sides with butter - this will help the rice krispies not to stick. I'd also suggest lightly greasing the inside of the mixing bowl and spatula you'll be using to mix everything together.
  • In a saucepan, melt the 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Continue to cook the butter, swirling the pan occasionally, for about 5 minutes. It will hiss and splatter a little as the water evaporates, and as it gets close to being done, it will quiet down and a layer of foam will form on top. This will let you know it's ready. The butter should smell very fragrant, with nutty, golden brown solids forming at the bottom of the pan. Use a spatula to scrape up the golden bits and stir them into the butter. Reduce the heat to low.
  • Stir in the salt and vanilla, then add the marshmallows. Over low heat, stir the mixture frequently, letting the marshmallows melt slowly. I like to leave a few marshmallows not fully melted, for extra gooey bits throughout.
  • In your mixing bowl, combine the rice krispies and sprinkles. Scrape the marshmallow mixture over the rice krispies, and stir everything together with a greased spatula, until combined.
  • Immediately spread the rice krispies into your greased baking pan. Using a greased spatula (or with buttered hands), gently press the rice krispies into an even layer. If you like, sprinkle the top with a few more sprinkles.
  • Let the rice krispies cool and set for about 1 hour, before cutting into squares.

Notes

Store leftover rice krispie treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.  You can also wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 3-6 months.
Keyword Cereal Treats, High Altitude, Marshmallows, Puffed Rice, Rice Krispies
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