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A square rice crispy treat topped with star anise spices, placed on a light-colored surface. Other identical treats and star anise pieces are shown around it.
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Brown Butter Chai Rice Krispie Treats

These brown butter chai rice krispie treats are a delicious twist on the classic treat. With warm and cozy flavors like chai spice and brown butter, these bars have the cozy flavors of fall in every bite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown butter chai rice krispie treats
Servings: 8
Author: Linley Hanson

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ teaspoon homemade chai spice
  • ~48 large marshmallows 1 regular 12 oz. bag of large marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal

Instructions

  • Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Heat the butter in a large pot over medium/high heat. Melt the butter until little brown bits for in the butter. Remove the pot from the heat so it doesn’t burn.
    A metal pot with handles containing a frothy liquid that appears to be browning. The pot is placed on a light, textured surface.
  • Whisk the chai spice into the brown butter.
    A hand holding a whisk stirs frothy liquid with brown patches in a stainless steel pot.
  • Add the marshmallows to the pot and stir until they are coated in butter and begin to melt. If they continue to melt, keep stirring. If they stop melting, return the pot to the burner and heat over low heat. Stir the marshmallows consistently until melted.
    A pot filled with large marshmallows and a wooden spoon placed on a textured surface.
  • Remove them from the heat and add the rice crispies. Stir until combined.
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  • Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and lightly press the rice crispies into the pan. Option to dust the top with more chai spice.
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  • Let the mixture set for at least 30 minutes, Slice and enjoy!
    Square rice crispy treats with a dusting of spices and garnished with star anise, arranged on a parchment paper surface.

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Notes

  • We used our homemade chai spice. Feel free to use store-bought, but know that the flavor of the chai will determine the flavor of the rice krispie treats.
  • This recipe makes a thicker rice krispie treat. If you’d like thinner bars, use a 9x13-inch pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 27g