A General Theory of Rice Krispie Treats

Well, it's happened again - I've become hyperfixated on a recipe. This time, as you may guess from the title, the object of my interest is rice krispie treats. So, just like the last time , or the time before that , or the time before that , I have some thoughts to share, and you get to read them! But first, the recipe (written in a style reminiscent of the challenge days on Great British…