Brown Butter Rice Treats

Rice cereal treats made with browned butter and vanilla, with optional colored sugar and icing decorations.

Ingredients

• 6 cups Rice Cereal
• 3 Tbsp Salted Butter Cut into 3 Pieces
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 10 oz Bag Mini Marshmallows
• Colored Sugar (Optional)
• Writing Icing (Optional)

Method

1. BROWN THE BUTTER: Melt the butter in a 6-qt Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. When it begins to foam, stir gently for about 3–5 minutes, until caramel-brown and nutty-smelling.
2. MELT THE MARSHMALLOWS: Add the marshmallows and vanilla. Stir frequently until the marshmallows melt completely.
3. ADD THE CEREAL: Remove from the heat and stir in the rice cereal until evenly coated.
4. SPREAD AND DECORATE: Coat a sheet pan or baking pan with nonstick spray and transfer the mixture to it. Spray the back of a spoon or spatula and use it to smooth the mixture evenly. Add colored sugar while still warm, if desired.
5. COOL AND CUT: Cool for at least 5 minutes. Cut into your preferred shapes and decorate with writing icing if desired.