Salted & Spiced Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Submitted by accidental glutton

"Adapted from Smitten Kitchen (www.smittenkitchen.com), this adult variation on Rice Krispie Treats is amazing! You'll love the slight nuttiness imparted by the brown butter & the hint of sea salt & spice."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 (10 ounce) bag marshmallows
• 6 cups rice krispies cereal
• 1⁄4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

directions

1. Spray an 8-inch square pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt butter over low heat. Keep a close eye on the butter, stirring constantly, until it turns a light caramel color and begins to smell nutty. Do not let the butter burn. Add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows melt & the mixture is smooth.
3. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the salt & pinch of cayenne pepper, followed by the Rice Krispies. If your pot isn’t very big, I find that adding the cereal in two batches helps you not make as much of a mess on the floor!
4. Quickly turn the mixture into prepared pan and press into edges and corners using a piece of waxed paper.
5. Let cool, cut into squares and enjoy!