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Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats

Gooey, sophisticated rice cereal treats featuring nutty browned butter and ribbons of rich dulce de leche.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter cut into slices
  • 16 oz mini marshmallows divided use
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt flaky if available
  • 7 cups puffed rice cereal fresh
  • 0.5 cup dulce de leche thick/canned

Equipment

  • Large Heavy-Bottom Pot
  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Silicone Spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and cook until browned and nutty (approx 5-7 mins).
  3. Reduce heat to low. Reserve 1 cup marshmallows, add the rest to the pot. Stir until melted.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt.
  5. Fold in cereal until coated. Gently fold in reserved marshmallows and dollops of dulce de leche.
  6. Press mixture gently into prepared pan. Drizzle extra dulce de leche on top.
  7. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour before cutting into squares.

Notes

Do not press the mixture too hard into the pan or the treats will become hard. Store at room temperature.