Brown Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

A stack of chocolate rice krispie treats.

5 from 2 votes

Brown Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are thick and chewy, and full of rich chocolate flavor! These no-bake treats come together in just 20 minutes, and are ready to eat in about 1 hour! Stir in extra chocolate chips and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a no-bake dessert chocolate lovers won't be able to resist.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy Desserts, Rice Krispie Treat Recipes

Servings: to 18 squares

Author: Stephanie Simmons

Ingredients

3/4 cup + 2 tbsp salted butter 198 grams
4 and 1/2 cups + 1/2 cup extra mini marshmallows This is almost a full 10-ounce bag - 234 grams, plus 26 grams
4 and 1/2 cups cocoa krispies cereal 184 grams
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1/3 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Prep: Spray a 9×9 baking dish with cooking spray and/or line with parchment paper. Get all your ingredients out.
Make the Chocolate Krispie Treats: Add the butter to a large dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking the butter over medium-low heat, stirring lazily. The butter will get bubbly, then turn golden, then start to foam and turn brown and develop a nutty, caramely aroma. Once it reaches a deep golden color (about 5 mins), add 4 and 1/2 cups of mini marshmallows, and stir until they are completely melted into the butter. Stir in the vanilla & salt. Immediately add the cereal, and stir until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips, and the last 1/2 cup of mallows, letting them get melty. Press into your prepared pan.
3/4 cup + 2 tbsp salted butter, 4 and 1/2 cups + 1/2 cup extra mini marshmallows, 4 and 1/2 cups cocoa krispies cereal, 1 tsp vanilla extract, pinch of salt, 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Serve + Store: Let rest 1 hour before slicing and serving. I recommend not refrigerating to speed this up, as you can lose some of the gooey/chewy texture. Slice into squares and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.

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