I realize that these don't look like much. Heck, even reading the recipe, you might not be that excited about them.
But just remember that the beauty of Rice Krispie treats is their simplicity. We used to make them in our college cafeteria using the mini marshmallows from the hot chocolate station, cereal, and butter. Now I feel bad for whoever had to clean those dishes afterwards.
So the only change here is the browning of the butter and the addition of coarse salt. Let me tell you, it makes all of the difference in the world. Brown butter is nutty and rich, and getting a surprise bite of coarse salt every now and then is a real treat, and provides great contrast to the marshmallow-y sweetness of the bars. I didn't think there was enough of a salty bite, so I also sprinkled the top with a bit of coarse grey salt which made the balance perfect.
So make a batch of Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats - make them today. And as the original post says, prepare to make new friends.
