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Brown Butter S'mores Rice Krispie Treats

Robyn
S'mores Rice Krispie Treats are a quick, no bake mashup of classic cereal treats and gooey campfire smores. Browned butter, mini marshmallows, Rice Krispies, and Golden Grahams are mixed together, then studded with extra marshmallows and milk chocolate for soft, chewy bars that come together in about 15 minutes using just one pot and a square pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 bag mini marshmallows 10 oz.
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 3 cups Golden Grahams cereal plus extra for pressing into the top
  • ½ cup additional mini marshmallows for folding in and topping
  • ½ cup chopped milk chocolate or milk chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Line an 8- or 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang. Lightly grease the parchment.
  • Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, as the butter begins to foam and froth. Once the foam settles slightly and you see golden-brown flecks on the bottom of the pot, remove the pot from the heat or reduce the heat to low. The butter should smell rich and nutty. This generally takes about 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Add the 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Stir over low heat until just melted, then remove from the heat.
  • Gently fold in the Rice Krispies and Golden Grahams until evenly coated.
  • Let the mixture cool for 1–2 minutes so the extra marshmallows and chocolate don’t melt completely.
  • Gently fold in most of the additional ½ cup mini marshmallows and ½ cup chopped milk chocolate or chocolate chips, reserving a little of each for topping.
  • Transfer to the prepared pan and gently press into an even layer using greased hands or a spatula. Avoid packing it tightly.
  • Press the reserved marshmallows and chocolate, plus a few extra Golden Grahams onto the warm treats. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.
  • Let set at room temperature for 30–45 minutes. Lift out using the parchment and cut into 9 large or 16 small squares.
Keyword brown butter, rice krispie treats, s'mores