Browned Butter M&M Rice Krispie Treats

twelve rice krispie squares studded with red and green m and m candies.

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Browned Butter M&M Rice Krispie Treats

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These M&M Rice Krispie Treats are a super easy nostalgic treat that's perfect for lunch boxes, bake sales, or your holiday cookie tray. With just 6 ingredients and about 15 minutes of effort, it's so easy to get that chewy, gooey comfort.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Cooling time30

Total Time45

Course: Cookies

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Calories: 142kcal

Author: Joanne Stekler

Equipment

1 9 by 13 inch baking dish

Ingredients

8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter plus more greasing the pan
10 ounces (283 grams) marshmallows homemade or store-bought
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
6 cups (160 grams) Rice Krispies cereal
1 cup (170 grams) M&Ms

Instructions

Butter a 9 inch by 13 inch Pyrex or other baking pan.
In a medium to large sized pot, brown the butter over medium-low heat.
8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter
Add the marshmallows and stir until melted.
10 ounces (283 grams)[adjustable][/adjustable] marshmallows
Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla and salt.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt
Quickly stir the cereal into the butter and marshmallow mixture. It does not need to be fully mixed. Then mix in the M&Ms.
6 cups (160 grams) Rice Krispies cereal, 1 cup (170 grams) M&Ms
Transfer the mixture into the buttered pan, and use the spatula or your hands to spread the mixture evenly into the pan, pushing down on it gently. Cover and let cool fully before cutting.

Notes

Browning butter is a great skill. Cook the butter slowly so that it does not burn. Once the butter stops bubbling, swirl the pan or stir the butter until you get browned bits on the bottom and it stars to smell nutty. Browning the butter should take about 5 minutes.

It is important to work quickly to combine the butter and marshmallow mixture to the cereal before it cools. It's best to add the M&Ms right away, but know that their colors might bleed a bit.

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