Cinnamon Toast Crunch Rice Krispie Treats (w/ Brown Butter)

A stack of cinnamon toast crunch rice krispies on parchment paper.

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Rice Krispie Treats (w/ Brown Butter)

These Cinnamon Toast Crunch Rice Krispie Treats are a soft, gooey no bake dessert that delivers unbelievable flavor in every bite. The brown butter adds a rich, nutty depth that takes this treat to the next level. Whether you're making them for a party, potluck, or just a sweet snack, these bars are great all year!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: treats

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Danielle

Equipment

Ingredients

baking spray or oil
3 cups cinnamon toast crunch cereal plus extra for the top
1 cup salted butter
20 oz mini marshmallows
¾ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
5 ½ cups rice krispies cereal

Instructions

Line a 9x13 pan with foil all the way over the edges for easy removal, then grease with non-stick spray.
baking spray
Put the cinnamon cereal in a ziploc bag and use a rolling pin or other object to break up the cereal into chunky pieces, small, medium, and big.
3 cups cinnamon toast crunch cereal
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until the butter is foamy and a deep golden brown.
1 cup salted butter
Turn the heat to low and immediately add the marshmallows, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Stir with a rubber spatula until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
20 oz mini marshmallows, ¾ teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Add both cereals and stir until combined.
5 ½ cups rice krispies cereal
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, then use the spatula to press gently until it’s roughly even across the pan. Be sure to press very gently for soft rice krispie treats.
Gently press in extra cereal pieces, if desired. Sprinkle w/ tiny bit of cinnamon to decorate, if desired.
Allow to cool to room temperature (or just dig in while they’re warm!), then cut and serve.

Notes

Tips & Tricks

- Work quickly. Once it cools even a bit, it gets really hard to handle and mold.

- Don’t press too firmly or it will make them tough and hard.

- Use fresh marshmallows.

- To get them perfectly flat, you can spray a piece of plastic wrap lightly with non-stick spray. Lay it across the rice krispie treats and finish pressing with a flat-bottomed measuring cup until they are even.

- Spray nonstick spray on rubber spatula or wipe with oil.

To store:

Store the treats in a single layer, with wax paper or parchment between layers if you’re stacking. Pop them into an airtight container for up to 5 days to keep them fresh—keeping the air out is key to locking in that soft, gooey texture and preventing them from drying out.

Believe it or not, rice krispie treats freeze really well! Just cut them into individual squares and wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap. Lay them out on a sheet pan in a single layer and freeze until solid. Once they’re frozen, transfer them to a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. Thaw before serving.

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