Perfect Oreo Rice Krispie Treats

This brownie recipe, Perfect Oreo Rice Krispie Treats, leans on butter, marshmallows and vanilla extract. It makes 24 servings and takes about 25 minutes.

• Yield 24 servings
• Ready in 25 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened (I use salted)
• 20 ounces marshmallows, large or mini
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of coarse kosher salt
• 7 cups rice krispies (or other brand) cereal
• 20-24 Oreo cookies, about 8-10 ounces, coarsely chopped or crushed

Instructions

1. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9X13-inch pan. Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter on low or medium-low heat and let it cook until the solids start to turn golden brown and it smells caramelly and fragrant (here's a browned butter how-to if you'd like a visual), 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the marshmallows and cook on low, stirring constantly until mostly melted, a few small lumps here and there are ok. Add the vanilla and salt and stir to combine.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and add the rice krispies and Oreos. Stir until evenly combined; scrape up the bottom of the pan really well to make sure to incorporate all the marshmallows.
5. Scoop the mixture into the prepared pan and press the mixture into the pan with lightly greased hands (smashing them down too hard will result in firm rice krispie treats - so use a gentle hand if you want them chewy). Let cool before slicing into squares.

Cool the pan before you lift the squares.