Description
If you’re craving a bakery-style treat that combines crispy edges, gooey centers, and rich nutty flavor, these Brown Butter Marshmallow Crispy Cookies are exactly what you need. Perfect as a quick dessert, easy recipe for gatherings, or even a sweet snack idea, these cookies bring together brown butter, marshmallows, and crispy cereal for an unforgettable texture.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until browned and nutty, then cool for 10–15 minutes.
2. Mix browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold into wet ingredients.
5. Gently fold in marshmallows and crispy rice cereal.
6. Chill dough for 30–60 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet.
8. Scoop dough into balls and place on sheet.
9. Bake 10–12 minutes until golden edges form.
10. Cool slightly, then transfer and finish with flaky salt if desired.
Notes
Do not skip browning the butter, it provides the signature flavor.
Chilling the dough prevents excessive spreading.
Add extra marshmallows on top before baking for better texture and appearance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg