Caramelized Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats

🥘 Ingredients

• butter 8 ounces
• marshmallows 20 oz
• Rice Krispies cereal 12 oz

1. 1

   Line rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or wax paper, or butter it well.
2. 2

   In a large pot , melt butter over medium-low heat. It will melt, then foam, then turn clear golden and finally start to turn brown and smell nutty. Watch closely and stir often.
3. 3

   When butter is evenly browned, stir in marshmallows . (If using unsalted butter, stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt.) Melt and cook, stirring often, until mixture turns pale brown, then stir constantly until lightly browned but not dark, 5 minutes .
4. 4

   Turn off heat, add Rice Krispies cereal , and mix well, preferably with a silicone spoon or a spatula. Scrape into prepared pan and press down lightly. If necessary, butter hands to press mixture flat. Let cool, and cut into squares or bars.