[Y]ou 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.)
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Pistachio and Dark Chocolate Krispie Treats
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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 9×13-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!
Jen @ Fresh from the...
Oh man, I definitely am feeling the love for pistachios. I feel like pistachios are having a moment right now.
Elly
“Do you know how easy it is to cry to the Once soundtrack? Like crazy easy.”
Amen, sister. The first thing I thought when you mentioned that CD was that if/when I get on that track, it’s going to be a weepy week no matter how happy I am.
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures
Good luck on the book tour! These are such an elegant and delicious rice krispie treat!
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Can’t wait to try this out! Congrats on your book! We’d love to have quotes / excerpts from your book on our platform, QuoteandQuote.com!
anna
these would not survive the time it’s taking me to write this comment at my house.
xxangelyn95xx
these look way too amazing!
Tracy
These have all the ingredients of your chocolate chip cookies I love! Pistachios, chocolate, and sea salt is fantastic combination!
Jenny D.
I am a snotty mess when I listen to the Once soundtrack. I got on a huge Glen Hansard kick that lasted for a very, very, very (as in it’s likely not over) long time. Something about him screaming on “When Your Minds Made Up” that encapsulates all the feelings. Just all of them. Enjoy!
Anna | Heart + Bowl
Gotta make me some of these!
essbee
So am I really the only one who’s anal retentive enough to toast my rice puffs? It’s a bit of a PITA but I spread them out on one or two sheet pans and put them in a low oven until they’ve turned a nice caramel brown. (Don’t walk away…that way lies danger! Also, stir stir stir.)
Toasted rice puffs plus browned butter plus salt = all the yum. Mix ins, for me, are totally optional…although you piqued my interest with the malted milk powder. I love a malted milkshake.
I’ve wanted to try with the GF brown rice krispies ever since they debuted–not so much for the GF but more for the brown–but I’ve never seen them in any stores I frequent and I’m too lazy to see about getting them online.
joythebaker
whoa!!! really!? i’m fascinated!
essbee
Try it sometime! I bet you won’t go back… =)
Joy
In my experience using mini marshmallows makes it faster for them to melt
Maribel Cota {Bruni's Boulangerie}
Perfect recipe for my Little one!
love pistachios and chocolate, so perfect for me too.
Amazing photos and styling Joy!
I’d like a course from you.
whiskandshout
Yum, love the sophisticated twist! I’m all about pistachios.
Amanda
I looooove the Once soundtrack! And the movie. I saw it alone in the theater when it first came out and it’s amazing. These look amazing, too.