Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

0 Grease a 9” x 9” square baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside. Crush or roughly chop the freeze-dried strawberries and set aside.
1 In a large pot, add the butter and melt over medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted, turn off the heat and add 16 ounces of marshmallows to the pot, reserving the remaining 4 ounces. Stir until the marshmallows have completely melted.
2 Add the crushed freeze-dried strawberries, vanilla, and salt and mix until combined.
3 Add the cereal to the marshmallow mixture and mix until the cereal is almost completely coated. Add in the 4 ounces of remaining marshmallows. Stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
4 Pour the krispie treat mixture into the prepared pan. Spread the mixture out evenly and press down lightly, using a greased rubber spatula or piece of parchment paper, to even out the top. Press the additional freeze-dried strawberries into the top.
5 Allow the rice krispie treats to cool completely, then remove from the pan, cut into squares, and enjoy!