Brown Butter Crispy Treats
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These Brown Butter Crispy Treats have become my go to recipe whenever I need something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for weeknight cravings or last minute gatherings. The star ingredient here is brown butter, which not only adds incredible nutty depth but also contains butyric acid, a compound that supports gut health. I love that this recipe uses pantry staples like rice cereal and golden syrup, keeping costs low while delivering irresistible crispy, buttery bites that disappear just as fast as you can make them.
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Ingredients
- 400 gbutter
- 150 mlgolden syrup
- 100 gsugar
- 2 gsalt
- 200 gflour
- 1 gbaking powder
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 2eggs
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
- 1 gsea salt
- 50 gbrown sugar
- ½ gbaking soda
- 20 gunsalted butter, for greasing
- 100 gcrisp rice cereal
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 30cm square baking tin with unsalted butter.
Tip: Use a high-quality baking tin to ensure the treats release easily.
- 2
Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
Tip: This should take about 10-15 minutes.
- 3
Remove the browned butter from the heat and whisk in the golden syrup, sugar, salt, flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the bottom of the saucepan to avoid any browned bits.
- 4
Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the eggs until well combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add the confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and sea salt to the mixture and stir until well combined.
Tip: This will help the treats to be crunchy and sweet.
- 6
Fold in the crisp rice cereal until it is evenly distributed.
Tip: Make sure the cereal is well coated with the mixture.
- 7
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to get rid of any air pockets.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Tip: Keep an eye on the treats during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- 9
Remove the treats from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
Tip: This will help them to set.
- 10
Transfer the treats to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This will help them to set and make them easier to cut.
- 11
Once the treats are cool, cut them into squares and serve.
Tip: You can store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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