Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats
Rich, buttery, and indulgent Rice Krispie treats elevated with browned butter and dulce de leche for a grown-up twist on a nostalgic dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 1/3 cup dulce de leche
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir frequently until it foams and turns golden brown, releasing a nutty aroma. This takes about 5–7 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the mini marshmallows. Mix until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in 1/3 cup of dulce de leche and the vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal, one cup at a time. Stir until every piece is evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish. Use a greased spatula or clean hands to press it evenly into the pan.
- Optional: Drizzle additional dulce de leche over the top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Let the treats cool for about 30 minutes before slicing into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
[‘Watch the butter closely while browning to prevent burning.’, ‘Grease your hands or spatula to handle the sticky mixture easily.’, ‘Customize the sweetness by reducing the dulce de leche or skipping the drizzle.’, ‘For a dairy-free option, use plant-based butter and coconut caramel.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Rice Krispie Treats, Brown Butter, Dulce de Leche, Easy Dessert, No-Bake Treats