Black Sesame Rice Krispies Treats

Steps

1. 1

   Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with sesame oil.

2. 2

   Place the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Melt it, stirring occasionally, until the milk solids at the bottom of the pot begin to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.

   Start 3-minute timer
3. 3

   Reduce the heat to low. Add the black sesame seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until the seeds smell toasty, about 1 to 2 minutes.

   Start 2-minute timer
4. 4

   Add the marshmallows and kosher salt. Stir until the marshmallows are fully melted, about 5 minutes.

   Start 5-minute timer
5. 5

   Turn off the heat and stir in the 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil.

6. 6

   Add the Rice Krispies cereal and quickly stir until it is evenly coated in the melted marshmallow mixture.

7. 7

   Immediately press the coated cereal mixture into the greased pan.

8. 8

   Let the treats cool for at least 10 minutes.

   Start 10-minute timer
9. 9

   Flip the set mixture out onto a cutting board and slice it into squares.