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Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats

Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats to Savor

Indulge in these Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats, a no-bake dessert that transforms simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing delight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Treats
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter adds richness and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract for deeper taste
  • 8 cups Mini Marshmallows divided for layering
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal consider cinnamon sugar variety
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt balances the sweetness
  • ½ can Dulce de Leche about 7 oz from a standard can

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • large pot
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with non-stick spray and line with parchment paper.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
  3. Remove from heat and add 8 cups of mini marshmallows and a pinch of sea salt, stirring until smooth.
  4. Mix in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and combine with Rice Krispies cereal in a separate bowl.
  5. Press half of the Rice Krispies mixture into the prepared pan to form the base layer.
  6. Spread 7 oz of dulce de leche evenly over the Rice Krispies layer.
  7. Add the remaining Rice Krispies mixture on top and press down gently.
  8. Cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow sufficient cooling time—about 30 minutes—before cutting for best texture.

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