5 from 22 votes
Browned Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Browned Butter Rice Krispie Treats are a rich variation of the classic snack, where butter is cooked until golden brown to add a nutty depth before melting in marshmallows. Mixed with Rice Krispies and sprinkled with flaked sea salt, these treats have a tender, chewy texture with a subtle savory contrast that enhances sweetness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
143 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- 1 (16-ounce) package miniature marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 8 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 pinch sea salt flaked
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.
- Add butter to a saucepan. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to low, add marshmallows to the browned butter, and cook and stir until melted.
- Stir in sea salt to the mixture and remove from heat.
- Stir in Rice Krispies and mix until cereal is evenly coated. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Use wax paper or greased fingers to push the cereal mix into the dish.
- Sprinkle with flaked sea salt and let cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting into and serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
298mg
(12%)
Potassium
26mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1478IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1478IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.