Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats

A stack of rice krispies treats with marshmallows and cinnamon sticks.

Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats

Brown butter rice krispies treats are an easy no-bake recipe for fall. It's your favorite childhood treat with the addition of brown butter and warm fall spices.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings squares

Author Heather

Ingredients

¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter
10 ounces (284 g) mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
6 cups (168 g) Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions

Line 9x13 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir frequently. Butter will begin to foam and boil. After about 4 to 5 minutes you will see brown flecks appear in the bottom of the pan. Continue to stir until butter is golden and flecks are a medium brown color. Watch closely, butter will brown quickly. Process will take about 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove butter from heat and add marshmallows, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir until marshmallows are almost completely melted. Add Rice Krispies cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
Using a spatula, press cereal mixture firmly into 9x13 pan. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.

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Notes

Brown butter: Recipe can be made without browning the butter if desired. Simply melt your butter, then remove from heat and continue as directed above.
Storage: Rice krispies treats will keep for about two days in a tightly sealed container at room temperature. Leftovers can be frozen for up to three months.

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