Marshmallow Crispy Cookies

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen
These marshmallow crispy cookies are the best blend of cookies and Rice Krispies treats. Brown butter, toffee, mini marshmallows and flaky sea salt make them the ultimate salty-sweet snack.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1-1/2 cups Rice Krispies
  • 2/3 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits
  • Flaky sea salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place butter in a small heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat until golden brown, 5-7 minutes, cool.
  2. Beat brown sugar, sugar and browned butter in a large bowl until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla on low.
  3. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to brown sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in crisp rice cereal, marshmallows and toffee bits.
  4. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. If desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 103 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.