Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats
Indulge in the delightful taste of Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats, a nostalgic twist on a classic favorite! These sweet, chewy bars are enriched with the nutty flavor of brown butter and the creamy sweetness of dulce de leche. Perfect for a quick snack or a family gathering, this recipe is easy to prepare and guarantees smiles all around. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a treat that will have everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 cups mini vegan marshmallows (divided)
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (cinnamon sugar flavored)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 can dulce de leche
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9-inch pan by spraying it with non-stick spray and lining it with foil or parchment paper.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from heat and mix in the sea salt and 8 cups of mini vegan marshmallows until melted and smooth. If needed, return to low heat to finish melting.
- Stir in vanilla extract and combine with Rice Krispies in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Fold in the remaining mini vegan marshmallows for gooey pockets.
- Layer half of the mixture into the prepared pan, drizzle with dulce de leche, then top with the remaining mixture and press lightly.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg