I’ve always been a fan of the Rice Krispie Treat. I mean, what’s not to like? Cereal, marshmallows, butter — it’s all good.
But guess what?
It just got better:
Just three little changes — but no additional work — elevate these tried-and-true treats to (dare I say?) heights of greatness:
1. Salt. Just a little gives that wonderful sweet-salty edge that you never knew was missing.
2. Cornflakes. More flavor and better texture than “those” pellets, and you’ll definitely appreciate the difference.
3. Brown butter. Need I say more?
So what do you say? Are you ready to step up the cereal bar?
Read More Recipe:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
Salted Brown Butter Cereal Bars
adapted from Smitten Kitchen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: no-cook
Ingredients
- 4 oz. (1 stick) unsalted butter
- (1) 10 oz. bag marshmallows
- heaping 1/4 t. sea salt
- 6 c. cornflakes
Instructions
- Grease an 8 x 8 pan and your largest spatula; set aside.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Once it turns clear and golden, watch carefully and begin stirring be sure to scrape up any bits that form at the bottom of the pan. As soon as the butter turns brown and smells nutty remove it from the heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir continuously until melted and smooth (you can put the pot back over a low heat if needed).
- Add the salt and cereal and stir until the cereal is well coated immediately pour into your prepared pan. Using your spatula, gently but firmly press the mixture evenly into the sides and corners. Let cool and cut into 16 squares.
