Let’s set aside our pretentious and our kale. We won’t need them.
We’re also going to set aside any tinges of guilt or doubt.
What we’re going to do is smash candy into our crispy rice treats… and we’re also going to feel really good about it.
Shall we?
We’re making these treats SUPREME. Caps lock intentional.
Butter is melted and browned before its stirred into marshmallows. Brown butter adds a depth of flavor to these treats that feels essential.
You’ll also find browned butter in these Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies and this Brown Butter Banana Strawberry Bread because it’s empowering and delicious.
We also stir in malted milk powder and a hearty amount of salt! Salt balances all of the mega sweetness.
You know how hard it is to shell pistachios? I always eat them more than I reserve them for a recipe.
The same can be said of slicing Whoppers candy. It’s impossible not to eat most of them.
Whoppers are sort of like eating sweet sidewalk chalk covered in chocolate. I mean that in the best possible way.
A good sprinkle of sea salt on top. A big knife to slice these suckers into (too) generous slices. Dots of malted milk candy. No oven. No baking. Almost instant satisfaction.
Oh! Also… no shame in out game whatsoever.
Salty and Malty Brown Butter Treats
makes 9 squares
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
40 large marshmallows
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups rice cereal
1/3 cup malted milk powder
1 cup coarsely chopped Whoppers candy
coarse sea salt for topping
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Melt butter until is begins to crackle and sizzle. This means the water is cooking out of the butter and the butter will begin to brown. Add marshmallows to the melted butter just as it begins to brown and reduce heat to low. Add salt and stir until the marshmallows are completely melted, and the marshmallows and butter are thoroughly combined.
Quickly add rice cereal and malt powder and stir to combine. The mixture will be thick and sticky.
Allow mixture to cool just slightly before adding 3/4 cups of the Whoppers candy. Stir until just combined.
Press the mixture into a 9×9-inch square greased pan. Use a greased piece of wax or parchment paper to firmly press the mixture into the pan. The krispies will be thick. Press the remaining Whoppers pieces into the top of the treats.
Allow to rest at room temperature until set and sliceable. A refrigerator will make the setting process faster.
Slice into 9 large squares and wrap individually. Treats will stay fresh for up to five days.
Marie
It’s completely impossible for me to not eat at least half of the pistachios I need for a recipe… it’s a problem. I’m sure the same would be said for these… they look incredible!
Kat
I was literally JUST thinking of making a batch of your brown butter PB krispies from your cookbook last night! I need something that is no bake (90 degree temps mean no oven when you have no AC) for a school luncheon tomorrow….Great minds!
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan
Ummm YES to this time a million, that is all.
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures
Not sure I love the malted candy, side walk chalk comparison :)
Stephanie
Looks delicious.. Except I have no idea as to what a whopper is.. We don’t have them here in Oz.
Kai
I had the same question! Mr Google hast just confirmed my suspicion – they’re American maltesers. The only problem now is how I’m supposed to crush them for the recipe without eating half a bag in the process.. :-)
Stephanie
Thought they looked like maltesers. One of my favs.. Yeah not sure if the whole bag will get in…
Girl Named Allyn
Salty, sweet, chewy, crunchy… and now you’re adding malted to the mix? That’s not even fair.
Adrienne K
I will never eat whoppers again without thinking of your description. Sweet sidewalk chalk covered in chocolate. Exactly.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
I never seem to bake with malt, and it’s so yummy! Need to get on this!
foodlikecake
These look AMAZING!!
Emily @ Life on Food
I think whoppers are a love or hate thing. I am more of a hater. shoving as much candy into browned butter rice krispies is something i can get behind 110%
Sally
I haven’t got much of a sweet tooth – but the inclusion of a Malteser in ANYTHING gets my interest. These look fab
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Love Rice Krispies Treats of any form – especially with browned butter. Adding malty action is new to me and loving the idea! pinned
Stacey
Ohhhhhhhhh my lord, what are you doing to me! I must make these ASAP. I am in love with brown butter!
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Belinda Lo (Moonblush Baker)
You have just turned the krispy treat in to a piece of sorta after crack, and I like it!.
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
yes, we shall! love love love the whoppers.