Caramelized Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats
Browning the butter elevates these plebeian snacks into something more toothsome, and it adds just an extra couple of minutes to the process.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces butter
- 20 oz marshmallows
- 12 oz Rice Krispies cereal
Cookware
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
- large pot
- silicone spoon
Steps
Step 1
Line rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or wax paper, or butter it well.
Step 2
In a large pot , melt 8 ounces butter over medium-low heat. It will melt, then foam, then turn clear golden and finally start to turn brown and smell nutty. Watch closely and stir often.
Step 3
When butter is evenly browned, stir in 20 oz marshmallows . (If using unsalted butter, stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt.) Melt and cook, stirring often, until mixture turns pale brown, then stir constantly until lightly browned but not dark, 5 minutes .
Step 4
Turn off heat, add 12 oz Rice Krispies cereal , and mix well, preferably with a silicone spoon or a spatula. Scrape into prepared pan and press down lightly. If necessary, butter hands to press mixture flat. Let cool, and cut into squares or bars.
Cooklang Recipe
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>> title: Caramelized Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats
>> description: Browning the butter elevates these plebeian snacks into something more toothsome, and it adds just an extra couple of minutes to the process.
>> source: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11587-caramelized-brown-butter-rice-krispies-treats
>> tags: easy, desert
>> prep time: 5
>> cook time: 15
>> servings: 30 to 50 treats
>> image: https://static01.nyt.com/images/2017/01/29/dining/29COOKING-CRMLZDKRISPIETREAT1/29COOKING-CRMLZDKRISPIETREAT1-articleLarge.jpg
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