Flaky Sea Salt Rice Krispy Treats
There’s something nostalgic about a classic Rice Krispy Treat, but browned butter, vanilla, and a little Lange Salt Co. magic take this childhood favorite to a whole new level. These Brown Butter Rice Krispy Treats are chewy, gooey, buttery, and perfectly balanced with our kosher salt mixed throughout and a generous finish of our delicate Lange flaky salt.
Browning the butter brings out warm, nutty, caramel-like notes that pair beautifully with sweet marshmallows and crisp rice cereal. The flaky salt on top adds just the right little crunch and a pop of savory flavor in every bite.
They’re easy enough for a weekday treat, special enough for a party, and guaranteed to bring the praise from your littlest eaters. Let’s be honest, the grown-ups will be sneaking seconds too.
Ingredients
8 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 bags (10 oz each) mini marshmallows
1 ½ teaspoons Lange Salt Co. Kosher Salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Lange Salt Co. Flaky Sea Salt, for finishing
Butter, for greasing the pan
Instructions
Prepare the pan: Lightly butter or with a sheet of unbleached parchment paper in a 9x13-inch baking pan and set aside.
Brown the butter: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the butter turns golden brown and develops a warm, nutty aroma. Watch closely so it doesn’t burn.
Melt the marshmallows: Reduce the heat to low and add the mini marshmallows. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
Add vanilla and salt: Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and Lange Salt Co. Kosher Salt.
Add the cereal: Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated in the brown butter marshmallow mixture.
Press into the pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Lightly butter your hands or a spatula and gently press the Rice Krispy Treat mixture into an even layer. Don’t pack it down too firmly-this helps keep the treats soft and chewy.
Finish with flaky salt: Immediately sprinkle the top generously with Lange Salt Co. Flaky Sea Salt.
Cool and cut: Let the treats cool completely before cutting into 16–20 squares.
Recipe by Lange Salt Co.
