“I don’t have the words to describe out incredibly delicious these were.”
These Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats take the classic crispy treat to a whole new level with the rich, caramel-like flavor of dulce de leche. The addition of browned butter and a hint of cinnamon and sugar elevates this simple dessert into an irresistible indulgence.
Ingredients:
Ingredient
Quantity
Butter
6 tablespoons
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
Mini marshmallows
12 cups (divided: 10 cups + 2 cups)
Rice Krispies cereal
8 cups
Salt
1 teaspoon
Dulce de leche
1 (13.4 oz) can
Cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons
Sugar
1 ½ teaspoons
Instructions:
Prepare baking dish: Thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
Brown the butter: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring often, until small specks of brown appear at the bottom of the pot and the butter has a nutty aroma. This browned butter adds a depth of flavor to the treats.
Melt marshmallows: Turn the burner to the lowest setting. Stir in the salt, vanilla extract, and 10 cups of the mini marshmallows. Mix continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove the pot from the heat.
Combine with cereal: Add the Rice Krispies cereal to a large bowl. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the cereal. Using a greased spatula, mix until the cereal is evenly coated. Then, mix in the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows. These unmelted marshmallows will add chewy pockets to the treats.
Layer in baking dish: Working quickly, press half of the Rice Krispies mixture into an even layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Add dulce de leche: Open the can of dulce de leche and spoon it evenly over the cereal layer in the baking dish. Spread the dulce de leche to the edges of the cereal base.
Top with remaining cereal: Spoon the remaining Rice Krispies mixture over the layer of dulce de leche. Gently press down to create an even top layer.
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the Rice Krispie treats.
Cool and slice: Allow the treats to cool completely before slicing, about 20-30 minutes. This will allow them to set up properly. Once cooled, cut into squares or desired shapes and enjoy!