Description
These Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats elevate the classic snack with rich browned butter and a luscious layer of dulce de leche, combined with cinnamon sugar-flavored Rice Krispies for a sweet and satisfying treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base 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 the Pan: Spray a 9×9-inch pan with non-stick spray and line it with foil or parchment paper sling. Spray the liner again to prevent sticking.
- Brown the Butter: Place a large pot on the stove over medium heat. Add the butter and stir gently as it melts. Continue cooking until the butter foams, sizzles, and you see little brown flecks forming at the bottom. Immediately remove from heat to prevent burning.
- Melt Marshmallows: To the browned butter, add sea salt and 8 cups of mini marshmallows. Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth. If necessary, return briefly to low heat but avoid burning.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in vanilla extract thoroughly into the melted mixture.
- Combine with Cereal: Place the Rice Krispies cereal in a large bowl. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the cereal and mix well to combine.
- Add Remaining Marshmallows: While still warm, fold in the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows to incorporate some texture.
- First Layer: Lightly press about half of the cereal mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a buttered spoon to prevent sticking.
- Spread Dulce de Leche: Evenly spread half a can of dulce de leche over the pressed cereal layer.
- Top Layer: Sprinkle the remaining cereal mixture over the dulce de leche and gently press to create an even top layer.
- Set Treats: Allow the Rice Krispie treats to cool and set at room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If cinnamon sugar Rice Krispies are unavailable, add ¼ to ⅓ cup cinnamon sugar to regular Rice Krispies cereal for similar flavor.
- To brown butter properly, watch closely as it foams and browns quickly; remove from heat as soon as brown flecks appear.
- Use a spoon lightly coated with butter to press the cereal mixture into the pan to prevent sticking to hands.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
