Some people don't know this, but there's actually an art to making Rice Krispie Treats. While they seem simple enough (only 3 ingredients, how could that go wrong?) they're actually more complex than they look. The secret to making Rice Krispie Treats is that you must use Rice Krispies brand cereal. I'm a big proponent of anything and everything generic, but this is one of the few exceptions because generic Rice Krispies are different! They're fatter and rounder and more crunchy, which just doesn't work as well for this dessert. This is one splurge that is absolutely worth it and essential to making them the best they can be. I recently found this recipe for Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats on Smitten Kitchen and I know this sounds impossible, but it really does take the recipe to a new level. Try it and let me know what you think! 
