Description
These Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats combine the nostalgic crunch of cinnamon sugar Rice Krispies with the rich flavor of browned butter and a gooey dulce de leche layer for a delightful twist on the classic treat.
Ingredients
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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
Instructions
- Prepare pan: Spray a 9×9-inch pan with non-stick spray and line it with a foil or parchment paper sling. Spray the lining again to ensure easy removal.
- Brown the butter: Place a large pot on medium heat and melt the butter, stirring gently. Allow it to foam and then watch for small brown flecks to form. Remove from heat immediately once browned to avoid burning.
- Melt marshmallows: Add the sea salt and 8 cups of mini marshmallows into the browned butter. Stir until fully melted and smooth. If needed, place back on low heat briefly to finish melting without burning.
- Add vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly once the marshmallow mixture is smooth.
- Combine cereal and marshmallows: Measure the Rice Krispies cereal into a large bowl. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the cereal and mix well to coat evenly.
- Add remaining marshmallows: While still warm, fold in the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows into the mixture.
- Assemble layer one: Lightly press about half of the Rice Krispies mixture into the prepared pan, flattening it evenly to form the base layer. Use a buttered spoon to avoid sticking.
- Spread dulce de leche: Evenly spread half a can of dulce de leche over the pressed Rice Krispies base layer.
- Assemble layer two: Top the dulce de leche with the remaining Rice Krispies mixture and gently press it down until evenly spread across the pan.
- Set and serve: Allow the treats to cool and set at room temperature before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Use cinnamon sugar Rice Krispies for best flavor; if unavailable, add ¼ to ⅓ cup cinnamon sugar to plain Rice Krispies.
- To brown butter, use a light-colored pan to better monitor the browning process and prevent burning.
- When pressing the cereal mixture into the pan, grease your spoon with a bit of butter to prevent sticking.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 6 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
