Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats with Golden Grahams

These brown butter Rice Krispie treats with golden grahams are a fun spin on the original Rice Krispie treats recipe. Golden grahams add the perfect amount of graham cracker flavor to these Rice Krispie treats and each bar is held together by the cozy flavors of brown butter. Once you try these golden graham Rice Krispies, you’ll never go back to the original recipe!

Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats with Golden Grahams

Looking for an easy no bake dessert recipe that is a guaranteed crowd pleaser ? These brown butter Rice Krispie treats with golden grahams are the perfect recipe! They have a short list of just 4 ingredients but are full of sweet and savory flavors that will have your taste buds singing.

From an easy easter dessert idea to a Christmas dessert recipe or simply if you want something sweet to bring to your next party, this recipe is perfect for all occasions. With a subtle twist on the classic ingredients, these Rice Krispies treats are just different enough to make them seem (and taste!) special.

I love a good homemade rice krispy treat and find them significantly more satisfying than the store-bought Rice Krispies, especially when they feature brown butter! Few things dress up a dessert quicker than brown butter dresses up a dessert.

Brown butter is simply butter that has been cooked slightly in a pan and it adds a delicious and rich buttery flavor that enhances any dessert or savory dish that you add it to. The brown butter is a key component to these Golden Graham Rice Krispies and only takes a few minutes to make, so don’t skip it!

Why You’ll Love These Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats:

This recipe is a delicious play on the traditional rice krispie treats recipe we all grew up with. You’ll love it because its:

• Easy to make: you do not need alot of baking skill to pull together these tasty bars!

• A no-bake dessert recipe idea: Rice Krispies are my go-to recipe when I want an easy no-bake dessert idea. You simply melt your butter and marshmallows, stir in your cereals, and press them into a pan to set for an hour. Perfect for a last minute dessert as well!

• Minimal mess: This brown butter Rice Krispie treat recipe requires only 4 ingredients and two pans. Easy to make and even easier to clean up.

• Travels well: this is key because some sweet treats are so hard to travel with. No need to worry about squished frosting or melted snowmen here, these rice krispies are best stored at room temperature and will travel well wherever you go!

You’re going to love this Rice Krispie treat recipe!

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Ingredients & Instructions:

Ingredients:

• Marshmallows: I used a 12 oz bag of marshmallows and would say that the texture of these bars is slightly heavier on the cereal than the marshmallow, which I prefer. If you like a gooey Rice Krispie treat, you can easily add more marshmallows!

• Butter: We are going to spend some time browning our butter in a pan prior to mixing in the marshmallows. Do not skip the brown butter step, it’s key to achieving the best flavor in your brown butter Rice Krispie treats!

• Rice Krispies Cereal: As featured in the traditional Rice Krispies recipe, I find these golden graham Rice Krispie treats to taste the best when they are mixed with classic Rice Krispies. It lightens the texture of the bars and makes them easier to eat!

• Golden Graham Cereal: Aside from the brown butter, the golden graham cereal is the star of the show in these cereal Rice Krispie bars. Golden Grahams have the subtle flavor of graham crackers are are the perfect match for browned butter.

That’s all you’ll need for this recipe!

How to make Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats with Golden Grahams:

Step 1)

Place your butter in a large sauce pan and warm it over medium heat until it begins to brown and give off a sweet, caramel like smell. You can get more instructions on how to make brown butter here.

Step 2)

Add your marshmallows to your large pan and stir them into the brown butter until everything is fully melted.

Step 3)

Add your dry cereal into the marshmallow and brown butter mixture and gently stir it until everything is fully coated and sticky.

Step 4)

Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and evenly press your brown butter Rice Krispie mix into an even layer, pressing it firmly down so it all sticks together. You can use a flat head wooden tool, a firm spatula, or even your hands to press it down firmly.

Step 5)

Allow your Rice Krispie treats to fully cool, about 30 minutes to one hour. Slice them into small squares and serve. Enjoy!

Swaps, substitutions, and suggestions:

No need to stay married to this recipe as it’s written, you can certainly personalize it! Here are a few modifications that you can try:

• Add a salt: You can add a salty element like crushed pretzels, peanuts, or flaky Malden salt to give these a salted caramel Rice Krispie treat vibe.

• Add chocolate: Drizzle melted dark chocolate across the top or turn these into chocolate dipped rice krispie treats.

• Change the cereal: Want to omit the golden grahams? Simply replace them with an equal amount of Rice Krispies and make these classic brown butter rice krispies instead. You can also add in a different cereal of your choice!

Recipe FAQs:

1. Are Rice Krispie treats gluten free?

   Golden Grahams do contain gluten so no, this is not a gluten free recipe.

   If you need to make gluten free Rice Krispies, omit the golden grahams and replace them with gluten free Rice Krispies like The Real Cereal Company, 365 Organic Brown Rice Krisps, or Natures Path. Most popular brands of marshmallows in the naturally gluten free but of course double check to make sure they will work for you!

2. How should I store them?

   Rice Krispies are best stored in an air tight container or ziplock bag at room temperature. Rice Krispies tend to get a soggy or tough texture when they are refrigerated so I do not recommend refrigerating them.

3. Feeding a crowd?

   This recipe will be pressed into an 8x8 pan and will make about 12-18 rectangles depending on how large you cut them. If you want to make a larger portion of this recipe, I would simply double all of the ingredients and press them into the 9x13 pan.

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Yield: 12-16

Author: Lauren Twigge

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Brown Butter Golden Graham Rice Krispies

These brown butter Rice Krispie treats with golden grahams are a fun spin on the original Rice Krispie treats recipe. Golden grahams add the perfect amount of graham cracker flavor to these Rice Krispie treats and each bar is held together by the cozy flavors of brown butter. Once you try these golden graham Rice Krispies, you’ll never go back to the original recipe!

Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp salted butter
• 12 oz bag marshmallows (add more if you prefer a gooey Rice Krispie treat)
• 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 2 cups Golden Grahams cereal

Instructions

1. In a large sauce pan, melt your butter and then proceed to brown it ,stirring often. This will take about 5 minutes and the butter will look brown in appearance and have a very fragrant smell.
2. Add your marshmallows directly to the browned butter and stir them in until fully melted and combined.
3. Add your dry cereal to into the marshmallow mixture and mix. It will be very sticky so you might need to use your hands as the marshmallow mixture cools!
4. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and evenly press in your Rice Krispies.
5. Allow them to cool at room temperature. Cut into small squares and store in an air tight container at room temp!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

177

Fat

6 g

Carbs

31 g

Sugar

19 g

Protein

1 g

Fiber

1 g

All nutrition information has been approximated.

Hey! I’m Lauren

I’m a Registered Dietitian and busy toddler mom committed to bringing you delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make recipes!