Brown Butter Chai Rice Krispie Treats

Elevate rice krispie treats like never before with this unique and flavorful Brown Butter Chai Rice Krispie Treats recipe! Browned butter and our legendary homemade chai spice mix add a warm and comforting flavor to these classic treats — perfect for the fall weather.

Square rice crispy treats with a dusting of spices and garnished with star anise, arranged on a parchment paper surface.

I can’t help but put our homemade chai spice on everything from these Chocolate Chai Overnight Oats to this cozy Chai Tea Latte. Our next victim is the brown butter chai rice krispie treats recipe, and woo wee, it’s a flavor party up in here!

You’ll make this recipe just like any other rice krispie treat recipe, except you’ll add in some brown butter and our chai spice mix. It’s the perfect addition to classic rice krispie treats!

Salted butter: Adds a savory richness to the treat and pairs perfectly with the warm chai spices.
Homemade chai spice: A blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, and cloves screams fall and adds a warm and comforting flavor to this recipe.
Marshmallows: We used a regular 12 oz. bag of large marshmallows for this recipe.
Rice Krispy cereal: You can’t make rice krispie treats without the classic Rice Krispy cereal!

A pot filled with large marshmallows and a wooden spoon placed on a textured surface.

We used our homemade chai spice, but you’re welcome to use a store-bought version. Just know that the flavor of the chai will determine the flavor of the rice krispie treats!

Make This Rice Krispie Recipe Even More Fun!

Want to incorporate more flavors and textures into your brown butter chai rice krispie treats? Here are a few ideas to try:

A square white baking dish filled with rice crispy treats, garnished with star anise and cinnamon powder in the top right corner. A small bowl with cinnamon powder is beside the dish on the counter.

Stacked toasted rice krispie treats drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauces on a white surface.

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Toasted Rice Krispie Treats

Big rice krispie treat fan? You’re in luck — we have these toasted rice krispie treats recipe

How to Make Homemade Chai Spice

Not sure where to start when it comes to making your own chai spice blend? Well, whaddya know, we’ve got our own Homemade Chai Spice Mix recipe right here! Here’s the basics on how to make it:

Ingredients

2 tsp. ground cardamom
2 tsp. ground allspice
2 tsp. ground nutmeg
4 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground cloves
6 tsp. ground ginger

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined. Then add it to your brown butter rice krispie treats recipe!

prefer thin rice krispie treats?

This recipe makes a thicker rice krispie treat. If you’d like thinner bars, use a 9×13-inch pan. Make sure to grease the pan before adding the rice-krispie mixture!

These rice krispie treats are best when enjoyed within 3-4 days, but can last up to a week if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

We used our homemade chai spice. Feel free to use store-bought, but know that the flavor of the chai will determine the flavor of the rice krispie treats.
This recipe makes a thicker rice krispie treat. If you’d like thinner bars, use a 9×13-inch pan.

Calories: 253 kcal, Carbohydrates: 53 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 5 g, Fiber: 0.1 g, Sugar: 27 g