Valentine's Puffed Rice "Krispie" Treats with Freeze Dried Raspberries

Prep an 8x8 square pan by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it with baking spray.

In a large heavy bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium/low heat. Once the butter is melted, add in 1 tsp of vanilla and stir to combine. Add in the marshmallows, stirring until melted. Remove from heat. Add in your rice cereal and stir until well combined. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of the freeze dried raspberries and mix to incorporate.

Add the puffed rice mixture to the prepared baking pan. Press down over top to form one even layer with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle over top the remaining dried raspberries. If you do not have a heart shaped baking pan, you can take a heart cookie cutter and cut out heart shapes after the rice krispies cool in the pan. Make sure to spray the cookie cutter with a cooking spray! Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired!