Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats

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Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats

Classic Rice Krispie treats are elevated with nutty brown butter and layers of creamy dulce de leche for a rich, gooey, unforgettable dessert.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: 500+ Best Dessert Recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bar dessert, brown butter, Browned butter, dulce de leche, no bake, no bake dessert, rice krispie treats, rice krispies

Servings:

Author: Carrian Cheney

Equipment

Ingredients

5 Tablespoons Butter
¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
10 Cups Mini Marshmallows divided
6 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal cinnamon sugar flavored, see note
½ teaspoon Sea Salt fine grain
½ Can Dulce de Leche

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Instructions

Spray a 9×9-inch pan with non-stick spray and line it with a foil or parchment paper sling. Spray again.
Place a large pot on the stove over medium heat, add your butter and let it melt and then brown. *See notes below for browning butter.
5 Tablespoons Butter
Once the butter is browned, remove from the heat and add the salt and 8 cups of mini marshmallows. Stir until everything is completely melted and smooth. If you need to put it back on the heat to finish melting the marshmallows, that is fine. You just don't want the browned butter to burn.
½ teaspoon Sea Salt, 10 Cups Mini Marshmallows
Once it is smooth, add vanilla and stir again.
¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Measure out the rice krispies cereal in a large bowl. Pour the melted marshmallows over the rice krispies and mix well.
6 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Add in the remaining marshmallows while still warm.
10 Cups Mini Marshmallows
Lightly press about half of the rice krispies mixture into your prepared pan (see note). Flatten it down so it is even in the pan and then spread the dulce de leche all over the rice krispies in an even layer.
½ Can Dulce de Leche
Top with the rest of the rice krispies mixture and lightly press it around until it is evenly spread into the pan. Let it set at room temperature until cooled.

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Notes

We made this batch with Cinnamon Sugar Rice Krispies and it was amazing. If you can't find them at the store, you could add 1/4 - 1/3 cup of cinnamon sugar.
Browning butter: Place a light colored pan over medium heat and add room temperature butter. Stir it gently as it melts. It will begin to foam and sizzle and then you will see little brown fleck forming on the bottom of the pan. As soon as you see those flecks, remove the pan from the heat.
Using a spoon with a little butter on it will help you press the rice krispies into the pan without it sticking all over your hands.

Rice Krispie treats can be stored in an airtight container, at room temperature, for 2-3 days. Or they can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.

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