Description
Creamy Dulce de Leche Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats bring pure comfort to your kitchen, melding sweet caramel notes with crispy cereal in a delightful twist. Rich buttery layers and gooey dulce de leche create an addictive snack perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup dulce de leche
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- Extra drizzle of dulce de leche
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
- Melted chocolate or white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring edges overhang for easy removal. Lightly spray exposed paper with non-stick cooking spray.
- Melt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Continuously swirl and stir until butter transforms into a golden-brown color with a rich, nutty aroma, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Add entire 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows, stirring constantly until they mostly dissolve and become creamy.
- Incorporate ½ cup dulce de leche and ¼ teaspoon sea salt into the marshmallow mixture. Stir until completely smooth and integrated.
- Remove pan from heat. Gently fold 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal into the warm mixture, ensuring every single piece gets thoroughly coated.
- Transfer the sticky mixture into prepared pan. Use a spatula or clean hands (sprayed with cooking spray) to press mixture evenly and firmly into pan’s corners.
- Allow treats to set at room temperature for 1 hour. For faster results, refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
- Cut into uniform squares. Drizzle with additional dulce de leche and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a gourmet touch.
Notes
- Browning butter takes patience, so watch the pan closely and stir constantly to prevent burning.
- When mixing marshmallows and dulce de leche, use low heat to keep the mixture smooth and prevent scorching.
- Spray your hands with cooking spray before pressing the mixture into the pan for easier handling without sticky mess.
- For gluten-free version, use a certified gluten-free crispy rice cereal and check that your dulce de leche is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 291
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 87 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg