Description
These Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats combine the rich nuttiness of browned butter with the sweet creaminess of dulce de leche layered between cinnamon sugar-flavored Rice Krispies cereal and mini marshmallows. Perfectly gooey, crunchy, and full of warm flavors, these treats are an irresistible twist on the classic Rice Krispie snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 6 cups cinnamon sugar flavored Rice Krispies cereal
- ½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
- ½ can dulce de leche (about 7-8 ounces)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Spray a 9×9-inch pan with non-stick spray and line it with foil or parchment paper sling. Spray the lining again to prevent sticking.
- Bread Butter: Place a large pot on the stovetop over medium heat. Add butter and allow it to melt and brown, stirring gently until you see brown flecks forming at the bottom. Then remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
- Melt Marshmallows: Add sea salt and 8 cups of mini marshmallows to the browned butter off the heat. Stir continuously until fully melted and smooth. If necessary, return briefly to low heat to finish melting without burning.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Cereal and Marshmallow: Measure rice krispies cereal in a large bowl. Pour melted marshmallow mixture over cereal and mix well to coat evenly.
- Add Remaining Marshmallows: While mixture is still warm, fold in the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows.
- Layer First Base: Lightly press about half of the rice krispies mixture into the prepared pan, flattening evenly using a buttered spoon or your hands to prevent sticking.
- Spread Dulce de Leche: Evenly spread dulce de leche over the pressed base layer.
- Top Layer: Add the remaining rice krispies mixture on top and lightly press to flatten evenly, creating a layered bar.
- Set and Serve: Let the treats cool and set at room temperature until firm. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- If cinnamon sugar Rice Krispies are unavailable, mix ¼ to 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar with regular Rice Krispies.
- To brown butter: use a light-colored pan over medium heat and stir gently to monitor browning carefully to prevent burning.
- Use a spoon with a little butter rubbed on it to press the mixture evenly into the pan without sticking to your fingers.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 6 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
