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Brown Butter Krispy Treats
These Brown Butter Krispy Treats are gooey, buttery, and rich with a nutty caramel-like flavor that takes the childhood classic to an entirely new level. They come together in just 20 minutes and are perfect for bake sales, after-school snacks, or an easy no-bake dessert to share.
Ingredients
Brown Butter Glaze
Instructions
- Step 1
Pour Rice Krispies cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Step 2
Reserve 1 cup of the mini marshmallows and set a side to add later as an mix in.
- Step 3
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Keep cooking, stirring often, until it foams, turns golden, and smells nutty — about 5–7 minutes. Reserve 1 tablespoon if you plan to make the brown butter glaze.
- Step 4
Lower the heat and stir in the mini marshmallows (make sure 1 cup is set aside). Mix until smooth and fully melted. About 5 minutes. Add vanilla and kosher salt, stir till combined and remove from heat.
- Step 5
Pour melted marshmallows over the Rice Krispies cereal until coated. Gently stir in the reserved 1 cup of mini marshmallows for gooey bites.
- Step 6
Grease or line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment or an 8x8 pan for thick and tall bakery style. Lightly press the mixture into the pan with a buttered spatula or the back of the butter wrappers. Don’t pack too tightly — this keeps the treats soft.
- Step 7
Let cool for at least 30 minutes, then cut into squares. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt if desired.
- Step 8
Whisk together the reserved 1 TBSP brown butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1–2 TBSP milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled treats.
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Hey, I’m Adis! Georgia-based nurse, mom, and food photographer with an endless love for good flavor. My recipes are rooted in culture, travel, and the comforting flavors of home. I was raised in an Ethiopian household in Minneapolis, where the air was always filled with the aroma of warm spices and herbs. Those early meals taught me that food is a form of love—a language that connects people across tables and traditions
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