Brown Butter Crispy Treats
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Crispy Treats are a delightful baked confection combining rich brown butter, golden syrup and crispy rice cereal for a satisfying texture. This recipe brings together butter, sugar, eggs and flour with a touch of vanilla, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt and brown sugar. Ready in just 45 minutes total, with 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of baking, these treats suit anyone looking for a simple homemade bake that delivers flavour and crunch.
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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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