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Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats

A delicious twist on the classic Rice Krispie treats, featuring nutty brown butter and rich dulce de leche for a decadent dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brown Butter Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter for browning
  • 1 cup dulce de leche store-bought or homemade
Rice Krispie Mixture
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to enhance flavor
Topping
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional, for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup sea salt for sprinkling on top

Method
 

Prepare the Brown Butter
  1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring frequently until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the dulce de leche until fully combined.
Combine with Rice Krispies
  1. Add the Rice Krispies and salt to the brown butter mixture, stirring until the cereal is evenly coated.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
Set and Top
  1. Press the mixture firmly into the dish using a spatula.
  2. If desired, melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over the top, then sprinkle with sea salt.
  3. Let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSugar: 15g

Notes

For a richer flavor, use homemade dulce de leche. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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