Forget about the standard marshmallow rice squares. These are just as easy to make and so much more flavorful. Grownups will clamor for seconds right along with the kids. They're really that delicious!
Author: Jennifer from 1840 Farm
Ingredients
½cupbutterdivided into two equal portions
10ouncesmini marshmallows1 cup reserved
5cupsRice Krispies or other crisp rice cereal
1Tablespoonvanilla extract
1/8teaspoonsea salt
Instructions
In a small bowl, measure out 1 cup of the mini marshmallows and 5 cups of crisp rice cereal. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper or waxed paper to prevent the treats from sticking to the pan. Set aside.
Make the brown butter by adding half of the stick of butter to a large pot over medium heat. After the butter melts, you will notice that the milk solids will begin to separate. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally to allow those solids to brown slightly. You will notice a slight change in color and aroma. Brown butter has a slightly nutty aroma which will signal that the solids have caramelized and that the brown butter has finished cooking.
Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining butter. This will cool the pan and stop the brown butter from cooking, preventing the solids from burning. Once all of the butter has melted, add the bag of marshmallows (less the cup that has been removeto the pan. Stir until the marshmallows and butter have combined to create a melted, smooth mixture. Add the vanilla extract and salt, stirring to fully combine. Remove the pan from the heat.
Add the crisp rice cereal and reserved mini marshmallows in a single addition, stirring with a spatula until it is fully combined and the melted butter marshmallow mixture evenly coats the cereal. Transfer the entire mix to the lined pan. Using the back of the spatula, press the warm mixture to the edges of the pan, smoothing the top to create an even pan of treats.
Allow the treats to cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving. They’re delicious on their own or paired with coffee or hot chocolate.