Caramelized Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats Recipe (2024)

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rand

at the risk of giving away a Crowd pleasing concoction,
i roast the rice under a broiler till just browned, constantly turning.
i also add brown sugar to the butter while it's browning...
and I add vanilla and almond extract to that mixture as well.
frozen crushed heath bars added at the last minute of stirring in the
marshmallows takes this over the top.

finally, take these puppies camping and roast them over the campfire.

SheraM

Just made these, substituting an 8 oz bag of Ruffles potato chips for the Rice Krispies. Used unsalted butter and omitted the salt. Plan to dip a side in ganache. Hey, nobody said these were supposed to be health food, right?

Lucinda

I make these with two bags of marshmallow and all the butter, same amount of cereal. People faint.

Tara

The idea of browning the butter is genius and adds a richness and depth of flavor. However, the proportions in the recipe are all wrong -- this creates very dry and crumbly treats, instead of chewy ones. It needs more marshallow/butter mixture to less cereal.

Judy

After reading others' comments, while the butter was browning, I toasted abt 1/3 of one of the bags of marshmallows. I added a hefty pinch of salt and about a tsp. of vanilla. People FREAKED out. I have never been a huge RKT fan, but w/these modifications, I must say that they were really great. The usual cloying sweetness was tempered by the toasty notes. I will definitely make these again, and will roast more marshmallows next time and perhaps up the salt too to make it more perceptible.

Rebecca

I've made (and eaten) more batches of RKT in my 70 years than I am willing to admit. They are my most favorite treat; I am embarrassed to say that I am capable of eating an entire pan full in less than 24 hours. My ratio: A stick of butter, 1 large bag of marshmallows, two tablespoons of peanut butter, one small box of Rice Krispies (about 6 cups). I like more marshmallow than most recipes call for and the peanut butter cuts the sugary taste a bit--making them a high protein snack, right?

Smitten kitchen's recipe - correction to previous comment

@calisson - I think you may have misunderstood. Smitten kitchen's recipe doesn't call for half the butter - she just halved the entire recipe.

Calisson

Smitten Kitchen has a recipe for these with half as much butter. (http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2009/11/salted-brown-butter-crispy-treats/ It's plenty. And I agree about decreasing the amount of cereal for a gooier, more flavorful result.

LEL

Ponder upon the dichotomy of vegan marshmallow peeps.

Eva

THESE WERE AMAZING. A huge hit at my 4th of July party! I also used brown rice cereal instead of regular Rice Krispies.

The only thing I would say, since this was my first time browning butter, was that medium-low heat wasn't enough for my butter to brown. I had to turn it up a smidge and let it bubble a little. This page was helpful for browning butter (and also hilarious): http://joythebaker.com/2015/03/how-to-brown-butter/

Gary

These are wonderful. The times are more important than I thought. About 5 minutes to brown the butter, not longer. Also 5 minutes for the mixture to brown, otherwise it takes on a funny consistency. Don't pack them down too much or they get compact. This will sound silly but we have made these when they are marvellous and other times when not as good.

Margaret

Don't know why I never considered this before! Browned butter revolutionized my chocolate chip cookie recipe (along with subbing out white sugar for brown and exchanging chocolate chips for crumbled Heath bars)

petipa mama

Pour marshmallow butter mixture in to enormous bowl that already contains Rice Krispies. Then stir.

JM

Really delicious.

On advice of earlier comments. I added a big splash of vanilla extract to butter before adding the marshmallows and reduced cereal to 8 ounces. I was able to get treats about 1" thick in a 9"x13" pan.

I did use cultured butter, which added a bit of tanginess to the treats. Definitely worth seeking it out.

Knitter

I just made these, my first ever batch of Rice Krispie treats. I flavored it with a dash of bourbon and some bittersweet chocolate chips. Holy moly.

Maureen

Be sure butter is really browned, use higher heat. Add bourbon to butter?Toffee chips good. Use 1cup next time. See Smitten Kitchen recipe. Toast half the cereal. Put in huge bowl, pour goop over and mix quickly.

Ashley M

I use cornflakes instead of Rice Krispies….. and dare I say it’s better?

jules

Flavor is great but followed recipe precisely (plus a splash of vanilla) and there is just way too much marshmallow. It was too hard to cut (just basically coagulated goop) and I had to throw most away. I’m shocked this is so highly rated, the two bags seems way excessive to maintain a decent texture.

Ruthie

Does this use a full sheet pan or a half sheet pan?

Jenn P

Love the simplicity of this recipe. I made a few tweaks: I added a hefty amount of vanilla bean paste, toast the cereal under the broiler until it is brown and toasty, sprinkle with flaky sea salt once pressed in the pan. I put a sheet of parchment on the top of the pan so I can press the treats down without getting gooey hands. The treats don’t last long… highly addictive.

SandyM

I used salted butter and also added a large pinch of salt, yet I feel like they could use a bit more. I love the browned butter so will make them again, and probably use 1/4 a teaspoon of kosher salt.

Christine H.

I just had to make this and and the browned butter was a great. The treats were very rich and delicious, and super sweet. I can only eat a small square at a time. I changed the portion sizes when I realized I had bought a 9oz. box of Krispies, so then only used 1 1/2 bags of marshmallows, and cut the butter also. I would use the mini marshmallows which will melt faster than the larger ones. Stirring the mixture takes a strong arm. I’m glad I didn’t make the 12oz. box size.

jswim

should have read the comments - the proportions are very off. not enough marshmallow mix for the amount of rice cereal. came out super dry and crumbly. maybe cut the rice in half.

JP LA

Fabulous. I used the same amounts of cereal and butter but substituted 3 c. no-gelatin mini marshmallows and 1/2 c. light agave syrup 1/4 c. honey. I incorporated the syrups along with the marshmallows for my vegetarian and kosher friends.Agree with all the stirring times given.

Leslie

Add some natural peanut butter into the mix. Maldon salt on top. Yum. Great recipe.

Ruth

Delicious, but not different enough from regular Rice Krispie treats to justify the extra time and effort involved. If I make them again I would brown the butter on medium heat, otherwise it takes a long time.

Erin

Chopped and toasted pecans to mix in, and they were a hit!

Cythera

Re buttering hands to press treats into the pan: it’s easier to use a second sheet of parchment and the butter in the recipe is sufficient that it doesn’t need to be buttered as well. To avoid waste, I cut the treats and use the parchment in between layers of pieces so they don’t stick.

Lani

Hi, it is not transcendent. It is still a rice krispy treat. Not better. Just the same. Unfortunately the brown butter , which should be divine, barely broke through. And was not worth the extra effort.

Slatts

This is a game changer! What a fantastic way to make these, I love how they taste, WOW!! The first batch was way too thin for me on the rimmed baking sheet so I made the second batch in a glass 9x5. Much better size. Thank you for another great recipe!

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Caramelized Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why are my homemade rice crispy treats so hard? ›

High heat is the prime culprit for rock hard rice krispie treats. → Follow this tip: It will take a few more minutes of cook time, but melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat. You'll be rewarded with delicious, soft and chewy treats!

Do you refrigerate Rice Krispie Treats? ›

Do Rice Crispy Treats Need to be Refrigerated? No. I recommend keeping these Rice Crispy Treats in an airtight container at room temperature. Refrigerating will make the marshmallow in them super hard, so I advise to leave them at room temperature.

How come my Rice Krispie Treats fall apart? ›

An important factor in a rice krispie treat recipe is the ratio of marshmallow to cereal. Too much cereal and the squares will taste dry, crunchy, and bland. Too much marshmallow and the squares will be too sticky and fall apart.

What happened to Rice Crispy Treats cereal? ›

Rice Krispies Treats Cereal has been discontinued. Yes it's sad.

What happens if you put too much butter in Rice Krispies treats? ›

Adding too much butter will make the rice krispie treats fall apart. The amount specified will be perfect and your rice krispie treats will stick and stay together. 8 - Make sure to press down the rice krispie treats once in the pan. This will help them stick together.

Is it cheaper to make or buy rice krispie treats? ›

It's Cheaper – The ingredients in this recipe cost me $5.01 and made 16.1 ounces of rice krispies, roughly 30 cents per ounce. I bought an 8-piece box at the store for $4.43 cents, with each piece weighing 0.78 ounces. That's about 70 cents per ounce.

How to keep Rice Krispie Treats from getting hard? ›

Keep the heat low.

If you melt the marshmallows too fast, it might result in a Rice Kripsy treat that is harder and crunchy than chewy.

How long will homemade Rice Krispie Treats stay fresh? ›

Store the container on the counter, in a cupboard, or anywhere that will stay room temperature. Room temperature can fall anywhere between 64 to 73 °F (18 to 23 °C). After 3 days, you should throw away the old rice crispy treats and just whip up a new batch!

Can you freeze Rice Krispie Treats to keep them fresh? ›

If you want to store them for longer than two days, try freezing them. To Freeze: Allow these gooey Rice Krispie Treats to cool completely and cut them into squares. Freeze in an airtight container, or wrap each square in a piece of plastic wrap and place them in a gallon freezer bag. Freeze them for up to 3 months.

Can you use old marshmallows for Rice Krispie Treats? ›

Stale Marshmallows

You can but I would not recommend it. The marshmallows will clump instead of melting into a nice even goo. Stick to fresh marshmallows for your treats and save the stale ones for a cup of hot chocolate later.

What is the best way to cut Rice Krispie Treats? ›

Cool slightly. Using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into desired shapes. Decorate with frosting and/or candies.

Why are my rice crispy treats so sticky? ›

Too much marshmallow and butter can make a super sticky, wet or soggy slice, while too little makes a hard, dry or crumbly one. I recommend using a baking scale for my recipe to get the ratio JUST right, creating the perfect chewy but crispy Rice Krispie Squares. Melted marshmallow = sticky mess.

Why can t you buy Rice Krispies anymore? ›

Kellogg's has responded to these tweets, admitting to a “temporary shortage of Rice Krispies” because of “supply constraints in manufacturing.” The company promises that it's working as fast as it can to get shelves restocked, but there's no estimated date for when production will get back to normal.

Are chocolate Rice Krispies treats discontinued? ›

Rice Krispies discontinued its chocolate and peanut butter treat flavor over 20 years ago. However, you can finally indulge in the sweet and salty treat again, thanks to the fans who've begged for the flavor's return for years.

Why did Rice Krispies change? ›

The move to the new multi-grain formula in Rice Krispies Vanilla presumably saved Kellogg's money; it could use local grains instead of more expensive imported rice. South Africa is the ninth biggest importer of rice in the world, due to a shortage of local rice crops.

How to keep rice krispie treats from getting hard? ›

Keep the heat low.

If you melt the marshmallows too fast, it might result in a Rice Kripsy treat that is harder and crunchy than chewy.

How do you keep rice crispy treats from sticking to your hands? ›

Or use The Cookie Elf's favorite trick for pressing a sticky mixture into the pan: wet your fingers. Shake off excess moisture and then press the mixture into the pan. Wet fingers prevent extra mess!

Are homemade rice crispy treats shelf stable? ›

Guideline for Homemade Treats: Homemade Rice Krispies treats generally last about 3-4 weeks after the expiration date of the cereal when stored properly. Ensure that the storage area is cool, dry, and dark to maximize their shelf life.

Why do rice krispies get soggy? ›

There are a couple of reasons your treats might have come out soggy or too soft. First, your cereal might be too old. Check the expiration and make sure the crispy rice cereal is nice and fresh for the best texture! Second, you may have used too much butter.

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