4.9 from 201 votes
Browned Butter Vanilla Rice Krispie Treats
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 24 Squares (9X13-inch pan)
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 16 ounces large marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch coarse kosher salt
- 9 cups crisp rice cereal i.e. Rice Krispies
Instructions
- Butter the bottom and sides of a 9X13-inch pan. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter on low heat and let it cook until the solids start to turn golden brown and it smells caramelly and fragrant (here's a browned butter how-to if you'd like a visual).
- Add the marshmallows and cook on low, stirring constantly until mostly melted, a few small lumps here and there are ok. Add the vanilla and salt and stir to combine.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the rice krispies. Stir until evenly combined.
- Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and using lightly greased or barely wet (with cold water) hands, lightly press the mixture into the pan (mashing them too hard and you'll end up with very firm rice krispie treats - so use a gentle hand if you want them chewy). Let cool before slicing into squares.
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Notes
- Oreo Version: super gooey Oreo version here.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Square
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
49mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Squares (9X13-inch pan)
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Square | |
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.