Brown Butter Vanilla Bean Rice Krispies Treats
Servings 12
Ingredients
- – 12 tablespoons butter plus extra softened butter for greasing the pan
- – 24 ounces mini marshmallows we like Jet-Puffed
- – 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- – 1.5 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
- – 1/4 teaspoon salt
- – Flaky salt for topping
Instructions
- Grease a 9 x 13-inch pan with softened butter.
- In a large non-stick saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns slightly golden and has little brown flecks throughout.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla bean paste and salt until well combined.
- Add the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until well coated.
- Using a buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press the mixture into the greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Sprinkle with Maldon salt if desired.
- Let cool, then cut into 2-inch squares using a knife sprayed with cooking spray or coated with softened butter.
- Enjoy immediately or wrap each square tightly with cling wrap for later.