Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats, where classic meets extraordinary. This easy no-bake dessert features the rich, nutty essence of browned butter harmoniously blended with velvety dulce de leche, delivering a chewy treat that is both satisfying and memorable. Perfect for any occasion, from casual snacking to festive gatherings, these gooey bars are sure to impress friends and family alike. With minimal preparation and no baking required, you can whip up a batch in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 cups mini vegan marshmallows (divided)
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (cinnamon sugar flavored)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (fine grain)
- ½ 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, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat, add salt and 8 cups of mini vegan marshmallows, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Mix in vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Krispies cereal in a large mixing bowl; stir until coated.
- Gently fold in remaining mini vegan marshmallows while still warm.
- Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan, spread dulce de leche over this layer, then top with remaining mixture.
- Lightly press down and let cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg