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Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats with Sprinkles

Rice Krispie Treats with red and pink sprinkles.


Yields: 16 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cooling time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • ¾ teaspoon coarse Kosher salt (or ½ teaspoon table salt)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows (about 6 ½ cups)

  • 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal

  • ¼ cup sprinkles (for this recipe I used Valentine's Day sprinkles)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the pan: Lightly grease the bottom and sides of an 8 inch baking pan with butter. Lightly grease your mixing bowl and spatula as well.

  2. Brown the butter: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, for about 5 minutes. The butter will foam and brown, and the water will evaporate. Scrape up the browned bits with a spatula and stir them into the butter. Reduce heat to low.

  3. Melt marshmallows: Stir in the salt and vanilla extract. Add the marshmallows and stir frequently over low heat until melted, leaving a few slightly unmelted for gooeyness.

  4. Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the Rice Krispies and sprinkles. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the cereal and stir until well combined.

  5. Press into pan: Immediately spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Press down gently with a greased spatula or buttered hands. Sprinkle with additional sprinkles, if desired.

  6. Cool and cut: Let the treats cool and set for about 1 hour. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes:

  • I sprinkle more sprinkles over the top and press down gently for an extra festive look.

  • You can skip the sprinkles and have them plain.

  • Store leftover treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

  • Freeze for up to 3-6 months.

A Touch of Magic: Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

There's something undeniably magical about Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats. The golden-brown butter, the gooey marshmallows, the crispy rice cereal – it's a symphony of textures and flavors that evokes pure childhood joy.

Making these treats is a sensory experience. The mesmerizing dance of the butter as it browns in the pan, the sweet aroma that fills the kitchen, the satisfying squish of pressing the mixture into the pan – it's a delightful process that never fails to bring a smile to my face.

And let's not forget the sprinkles! This is where the real fun begins. Valentine's Day sprinkles, of course, are a must, but the possibilities are endless. Green sprinkles for St. Patrick's Day, festive colors for birthdays, even spooky sprinkles for Halloween – the possibilities are truly limitless.

These treats are always a hit with my nibblers. They love helping me stir the gooey marshmallow mixture and sprinkle on the colorful decorations. It's a cherished tradition, a way to create lasting memories in the kitchen.

Each year, I make a big batch of these treats to share with friends, family, and even the teachers at my nibblers' school. It's a small gesture of kindness, a sprinkle of magic delivered straight from my kitchen to theirs.

So, gather your ingredients, put on some music, and get ready to experience the magic of homemade Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats. You won't regret it!

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