Salted Butterscotch Rice Krispies

Name: Salted Butterscotch Rice Krispies
Prep time: 25 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup salted butter; 12 cups mini marshmallows (20 oz.); 10 cups rice krispie cereal; 1 tsp Jacobsen salt; ⅓ cup butterscotch chips

By Mary SusanPrep 25 min

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If you are a fan of traditional rice krispy treats, then you are in for a real treat with these Salted Butterscotch Rice Krispies. Although there are only a few ingredients, they pack a lot of flavor and will quickly become your new favorite no-bake treat.

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The Story Behind Salted Butterscotch Rice Krispies

After we moved back from Portugal, it took me quite some time to feel settled and ready for baking again. It’s a lot of work to move, and it always takes what seems like forever to get my kitchen stocked with all of the essentials.

To be honest, I didn’t feel like I had much inspiration. Since I had a lack of inspiration, I didn’t feel up to baking much. However, that changed really quickly after a visit to my home that included a plate of yummy rice krispie treats.

It’s tradition in my church, that the leaders of the Relief Society visit new move-ins and get to know them a bit. I always look forward to that visit as it’s a great excuse to sit and chat with women. One new friend, Andrea, made sure to bring a treat along! If you have been around here long enough, you know I have a soft spot for any type of rice krispie treats. I just love the taste and ease of this no-bake dessert.

My new friend, Andrea, made me a plate of seven salted butterscotch rice krispies. I think I was supposed to share with my family since there are seven of us, but I’m pretty sure I ate over half of them. I told you I had a soft spot for them!

The very next day I made sure to ask for the recipe and permission to share this recipe with all of you. Luckily, she obliged. The recipe comes with the heading “Pizza Jerk Butterscotch Browned Butter and Sea Salt Rice Krispy Treat Recipe.” Maybe you guys have heard of this place, but I haven’t! Surely it’s good if they have these on the menu. If this is the legit recipe from Pizza Jerk, I’m not sure. However, I’m sure that you are going to love this recipe and that it will become one of your favorite no-bake desserts to whip up for guests and parties.

Ingredents Needed to Make Salted Butterscotch Rice Krispies

Rice Krispy Cereal – I find that the off brand and name brand are pretty equal and always tend to choose the cheaper option.
Butter – This recipe will use browned butter, but start with salted butter.
Butterscotch Chips – I highly suggest buying the Nestle brand of butterscotch chips. I think the off brand tastes nasty and is weirdly spicy.
Mini Marshamallows – This is a super marshamallowy recipe, so make sure to have two 10 oz. bags on hand.
Jacobson salt- This is a high quality flake salt that can be found here. If you aren’t able to find Jacobson salt, Maldon salt would be a great second choice.

Recipe

Salted Butterscotch Rice Krispies

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Prep: 25 min
Serves: 24

Instructions

1Prepare a 9x13 pan by greasing it with butter or cooking spray. Set aside until ready to use.
2In a large saucepan or ceramic dutch oven, place the ¾ cup of butter. Cook on medium high heat. Completely melt all of the butter. It will start to foam and then you will gradually start to see brown flecks in the butter. I like to stir continuously once the butter is melted, so I don't accidentally burn the butter instead of browning it.
3As the butter becomes brown, you will start to smell a nutty smell and the butter will be foamy on top. Once the butter is brown in color, add the mini marshmallows (2 bags) to the pan and turn off the heat.
4Stir together the butter and marshmallows until well combined and marshmallows are almost totally melted.
5Add in the salt and cereal. Stir until almost combined.
6Add in the butterscotch chips until well combined, they may become melted and that's okay.
7Pour the cereal mixture into the prepared pan and press in with the back of a silicone spatula or greased/buttered hands.
8Sprinkle a little extra salt (1/4-1/2 tsp more) on top for an extra salty taste.
9Let the rice krispy treats cool completely before cutting into and enjoy!