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Marshmallow Crispy Cookies

Brown Butter Marshmallow Crispy Cookies You'll Adore

These Marshmallow Crispy Cookies combine rich brown butter and mini marshmallows for an irresistible treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter can use unsalted butter if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar can substitute some with coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar no substitutions recommended
  • 1 large Egg or a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or vanilla paste for intense flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda no substitutions suggested
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt sea salt is perfect for gourmet touch
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
For the Crispy Add-ins
  • 2 cups Rice Krispie Cereal or any crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows can substitute with chocolate chips
For the Topping
  • to taste Flaked Salt optional for a sweeter cookie

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt ½ cup salted butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Combine the cooled brown butter with ½ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 ½ cups flour.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula.
  7. Fold in 2 cups Rice Krispie cereal and 1 cup mini marshmallows until evenly distributed.
  8. Scoop 3-tablespoon portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-13 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
  10. Remove from oven, sprinkle with flaked salt, and cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, watch the butter closely when browning and measure flour accurately to avoid dense cookies.

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