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Cranberry Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
5 from 6 votes

Cranberry Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispies treats get a make over! First brown the butter to get an insane amount of flavor. THEN add chopped cranberries and extra marshmallows for the most buttery, gooey treats ever, plus a tart pop of holiday color! Add these to your cookie plate! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 9 Servings
Calories: 252 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 & 1/2 cups cranberries fresh, roughly chopped
  • mini marshmallows more
  • cranberries whole, more

Instructions

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  1. Line a 8x8 or 9x9 square pan with parchment paper or foil. Spray with nonstick spray and set aside.
  2. In a 3 quart pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to cook and stir. Keep it on the heat, stirring occasionally, until the foam starts turning golden and the mixture smells nutty.
  3. Stir in 6 cups of marshmallows and the salt. Stir continually until the marshmallows are melted.
  4. Stir in the cereal until just barely coated. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in 2 cups of mini marshmallows and chopped cranberries.
  6. Working quickly, press half of the mixture into the prepared pan. Top with a handful of marshmallows and whole cranberries, if you want.
  7. Scrape remaining mixture on top and press down.
  8. Top with additional marshmallows and cranberries, if you want.
  9. Let cool at room temperature, then cut into bars and serve.
  10. Keep stored on the counter in a tightly sealed container or ziplock. They are best on the first day.

Notes

  • Source: I found the cranberry idea in a Food Network magazine from years ago! I adapted Life in the Lofthouse's recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 252kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Potassium 33mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 204IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 252kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Potassium 33mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 204IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.