Funfetti cake mix and brown butter add a new colorful twist on the classic Rice Krispies treats and are perfect for any festive celebration.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
317 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Line a 9x13-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat, cooking and stirring until butter is golden brown and smells nutty, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir marshmallows into brown butter and cook until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add bourbon and 1 teaspoon salt; stir until incorporated. Mix cake mix into marshmallow mixture until dissolved; remove pot from heat.
Step 3
Mix 1/2 the rice cereal and 1/2 the fruit-flavored cereal into marshmallow mixture until evenly coated. Mix remaining rice cereal and fruit-flavored cereal into marshmallow-cereal mixture; press into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle sea salt over the top.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
1 pinch sea salt
1 cup cake mix with candy bits (such as Pillsbury® Funfetti®)
5 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®), divided
