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Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats

Decadent Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats to Swoon Over

Delight in these Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats, combining the nutty goodness of browned butter with creamy dulce de leche for a dessert to impress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use browned for a nutty flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for variety
  • 8 cups Mini Marshmallows Regular and flavored marshmallows can be mixed
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal Cinnamon sugar variation adds extra flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche Caramel sauce can be substituted
Optional Toppings
  • ½ cup Chopped Nuts Toasted pecans or walnuts recommended
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips For a chocolatey twist
  • 3 tablespoons Cinnamon Sugar Sprinkle on top for flavor

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Medium pot
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with non-stick spray and line with parchment paper.
  2. Melt unsalted butter in a medium pot over medium heat, stirring for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add mini marshmallows to the brown butter, stirring until melted. Mix in vanilla extract and sea salt.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the melted mixture with Rice Krispies, mixing gently until coated.
  5. Press half the mixture into the prepared pan, then layer with dulce de leche.
  6. Top with remaining Rice Krispies mixture, pressing down to adhere layers.
  7. Cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, monitor the browning of the butter closely and ensure even pressing of ingredients.

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