BROWNED BUTTER VANILLA BEAN CRISPY RICE TREATS

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NUTRITION FACTS (1 BAR)

Calories160Cholesterol20mgCarbohydrates24gProtein1g
Fat7gSodium120mgDietary Fiber0g

  • 16
  • 10 mins
  • 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Land O Lakes® European Style Butter
  • 1 (10-ounce) bag miniature marshmallows
  • 1 vanilla bean, scrape seeds from inside bean
  • 5 cups crispy rice cereal
  • Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® European Style Butter
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • RECIPE TIPS
  • Use 2 teaspoons vanilla extract in place of the vanilla bean seeds.

Preparation

Step 1

Spray 8-inch square baking pan with no-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Melt 1/2 cup butter over medium-high heat in heavy 4-quart saucepan. Continue cooking, watching closely, 3-5 minutes or until butter foams and starts to turn a delicate golden color. Turn heat to low; stir in vanilla bean seeds and marshmallows until melted and smooth. Stir in cereal; mix until well coated. Pour cereal mixture into prepared pan; press down evenly. Cool completely.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 1-quart saucepan. Continue cooking, watching closely, 3-5 minutes or until butter foams and starts to turn a delicate golden color. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar. Drizzle over cooled bars. Let set before cutting.