Heart Shaped Valentine Rice Krispies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 5 tablespoons salted butter
02 - 6 cups mini marshmallows
03 - 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Valentine's Decorations

06 - 10 ounces Valentine M&M's
07 - 1/4 cup Valentine sprinkles

# Instructions:

01 - Grease a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
02 - Melt the butter over low to medium heat in a large sauce pan. Add vanilla extract and salt, then stir in mini marshmallows until completely melted and smooth.
03 - Remove from heat and gradually mix the marshmallow mixture with Rice Krispies cereal. Once partially combined, fold in the Valentine M&M's until everything is evenly mixed.
04 - Spread the mixture into your prepared pan. Quickly sprinkle with Valentine sprinkles while still warm so they stick nicely.
05 - Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out shapes working from the edges toward the middle for the best use of space.

# Notes:

01 - Best eaten within 2-3 days for optimal freshness
02 - Can be made 1-2 days ahead of time
03 - Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness