You know my tricks. You know the games I play around here. The more browned butter, sea salt, and chopped pistachios, the better! It’s just that… pistachios are the best, browned butter reigns supreme, and I think good sea salt is my secret weapon in my baking pantry. I’m not wrong.
We’re keeping it simple by shoving all of the good things into one pan of rice krispie treats. Fancy rice krispie treats are totally my go-to party trick. They never disappoint. Also consider Salty and Malty Rice Krispie Treats. So much win.
I’m traveling these next few weeks to meet you and celebrate the release of my cookbook Homemade Decadence. I’m in Philadelphia Tuesday 10/21 and you should totally come say hi! Keep in mind that for some reason I’ve been listening to the Once soundtrack nonstop for the past week, so… just so you know where I’m at and that I’m weird. Ps. Do you know how easy it is to cry to the Once soundtrack? Like crazy easy. I don’t know what’s going on with me. I really am in a happy place, I promise.
I’ve said too much.
This is how rice krispie treats go: mega marshmallows + butter + salt + the krispie element + fancy nuts and chocolate.
Marshmallows are melted with the butter. Pistachios are coarsely chopped and added to the rice cereal along with the gooey melted marshmallow situation.
Pressed into a 9×13-inch pan. I always make a double batch for of the treats for a pan. I like the treats thick. (I almost made that a joke about how I like my men… aren’t you glad I didn’t?)
Dipped in chocolate because that’s just how we do things. Let’s enjoy this indulgent simplicity (while we cry a little bit to the Once soundtrack… I’m sorry.)
Ingredients
- 12 ounces (1 box) rice krispie cold cereal
- 16 ounce bag large marshmallows
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- heaping 1/2 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped shelled pistachios
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Place the rice krispies in a very large bowl. Set aside.
- Butter a 9x13-inch pan. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt together the marshmallows and butter. Stir as the mixture melts until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the rice krispies. Sprinkle in most of the salt. Stir until all of the cereal is coated in marshmallow. Add most of the chopped pistachios.
- To make pressing the mixture into the prepared pan easier, grease your wooden spoon (even if it's covered in sticky rice krispie treats) with butter.
- Press into the pan. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pistachios and use your fingers to press them into the treats.
- Allow treats to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This will make the treats easier to slice and handle.
- Melt together chocolate and coconut oil. Dip the corner of each treat into the chocolate and allow to rest on a parchment lined baking sheet until set. Speed the process up by chilling the treats in the refrigerator until set.
- Wrap individually, share, and enjoy!
SouthernSpoon
Stop it, these are amazing. And I think the Harris Farm Markets (great Aussie grocery store!) still has “American” (big) marshmallows for sale. Happening this weekend for our road trip down the New South Wales coast.
Rossi @ A Baking Girl
Pistachios and dark chocolate for the win on a dreary Monday morning!
India Benjamin (@IndiaBenjamin)
This looks amazing, like a grown up rice krispy treat!
India / Touchscreens & Beautyqueens
dc
Yum! I love rice krispie treats in any form! I’ve made a million of them in all sorts of combos! These and the salty malty are coming out for Halloween at work along with a batch of extra marshmallow ones! I will 9×13 pan them tho’ to get more squares (too many people at work).
Rene
I’m with you on the Once soundtrack….such a strangely touching song and movie!
Camille
Girl, just yes! ???? Also, thanks for introducing me to the wonders of browned butter!
Jasmine
Total genius haven’t seen these before but I can’t wait to make them. I don’t like chocolate (total weird) but I though caramel could work just as well. http://www.therose.co
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
So pretty Joy! I love the dark chocolate and pistachio combo…so yummy.
Rebecca - FoodFlav
Are you kidding me? This looks AMAZING! Definitely have to add this to my to-make list soon
~ Carmen ~
This is visually so appealing. A truly gourmet dessert. I love the flecks of green from the pistachio. :] // itsCarmen.com ? ?
pastapieandpirouettes
I learned how to make rice krispie treats from my Canadian cousin and I loved tem ever since. Even the plain ones. But these look much more tasty, so I might need to try them ????
Beanie
Dark chocolate and pistachios were made for each other. If only I could find a good vegetarian marshmallow all of my life’s problems would be solved.
realfoodbydad
These look like the greatest rice krispie treats ever, incredible!
Sonya Sombra
Oh, heck yes! This is what my Sunday needed. I thought I didn’t like Rice Krispie treats, but I’ve suddenly changed my mind.
Belinda Lo (Moonblush Baker)
Smutty jokes on a Monday is never in a appropriate! I wish you could come to Australia; we love you down under. Hurray for the thick and fancy desserts like this one. Perfect!