Five Spice Brown Butter Rice Cereal Treats with Salted Peanuts

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"Rice Krispie treats with the volume turned up! Warm notes of the Five Spice and the nuttiness of the brown butter balance the sweetness of this traditional and delicious treat."
-- @petersom
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Prep time 30mins
Cook time 10mins
Serves or Makes: 12

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ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese five spice powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10 ounces marshmallows
  • 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
  • Fleur de sel, for finishing

Method

  • Step 1

    In a large saucepan over medium heat melt butter until deep nutty brown color, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add Five Spice and salt and stir to combine. Remove pan from heat and add marshmallows, stirring until smooth and combined. Add peanuts and mix to combine.

  • Step 2

    Press mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2 pan lightly coated with cooking spray (use wax paper to level surface). Let stand for 15-20 minutes then cut into squares. Finish with fleur de sel and serve.