Description
Brown Butter Marshmallow Crispy Cookies that Wow Your Tastebuds. Discover the magic of brown butter in these nostalgic cookies, a cozy twist on classic Rice Krispie treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 tablespoons Salted Butter (Can substitute with regular melted butter.)
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar (No substitution suggested.)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (No substitution suggested.)
- 1 large Egg (Use room temperature eggs for best results.)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Vanilla paste can also be used.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda (An essential leavening agent for texture.)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (Adjust based on dietary preferences.)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Can use gluten-free 1:1 flour.)
- 3 cups Rice Krispie Cereal (Provides the signature crunch.)
- 2 cups Mini Marshmallows (Can omit or swap with chocolate chips.)
- to taste Flaked Salt (Optional for topping to enhance flavor.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the salted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the cooled brown butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add one egg and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour until no flour streaks remain visible.
- Incorporate the rice krispies and mini marshmallows, ensuring even distribution.
- Scoop generous balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
- Sprinkle flaked salt on top while cookies are still warm and let cool before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg