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    Home » Recipes » Bars and Brownies

    Published: Dec 27, 2020 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Fruity Pebbles Treats

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    Cereal treats take a fun spin with fruity pebbles cereal. Making fruity pebbles treats is easy, delicious, and leads to a colorful square to snack on later.

    fruity pebbles treats cut into squares and placed on and around a round gray plate with scattered mini marshmallows around them

    We love cereal treats over here...well..we love ALL treats over here. That said, fruity pebbles are a colorful and flavorful twist on the ordinary cereal bars we usually have. These fruity pebbled rice crispt treats have a special place in our hearts.

    With just a few minutes and a few simple ingredients, an entire batch of fruity pebbles rice krispies can be made and ready. Once you know how to make rice crispy treats with fruity pebbles, you may never go back to "normal" again.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    labled ingredients needed to make fruity pebbles treats

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Butter
    • Mini Marshmallows
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Fruity Pebbles cereal

    For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Large Pot
    • 8x8 Baking Dish
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make fruity pebbles treats with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    butter in a large pan

    Add your butter to a large pan over medium-low heat.

    melted butter in a large pan

    Cook for a minute or two until just melted.

    mini marshmallows in a large pan of melted butter

    Add in the mini marshmallows.

    melted marshmallows in a large pan

    Cook until almost completely melted, stirring minimally.

    vanilla added to melted marshmallows in a large pan

    Remove the pot from the heat and add the vanilla.

    melted marshmallows in a large round pan

    Stir well to combine.

    fruity pebbles cereal added to large pan of melted marshmallows

    Add in the cereal.

    fruity pebbles treats mixture in a large pan

    Stir together until well coated.

    fruity pebbles treats mixture in a square baking dish

    Pour the cereal into a greased 8x8x baking dish.

    fruity pebbles treats in a square baking dish not cut yet

    Press it down with greased hands to compact it into the pan.

    Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

    sliced squares of fruity pebbled treats on a wooden plate with a few mini marshmallows around them

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    If at any point your fruity pebbles treats aren't compacting into the baking dish and are "too sticky," let them rest for a minute or two to chill down before trying to press them down again. If they're too warm they sometimes have a hard time staying put in the pan.

    I'm a big fan of soft and gooey-like marshmallow treats but sometimes things can go a little "wrong" in the kitchen and produce a hard cereal bar. I'm sure we've all been there and experienced that disappointment.

    So a great trick to avoid this is to under-stir the marshmallows. Let them melt over a lower temperature and barely stir them. The more you "work them", the more you cause them to firm up. Same with cooking them on too high of a heat.

    It's similar to grabbing a melted marshmallow from the microwave and stretching it a few times back and forth. Notice how it firms up as it gets hard and eventually becomes kind of brittle.

    Over stirring your marshmallows in the pot, is a similar workout for these marshmallows. Follow this tip and you'll have soft fruity pebble marshmallow treats every time.

    💭 FAQs

    How do you keep Rice Crispy Treats from sticking to the pan?

    Making sure to use a well-buttered or greased pan is key. Spraying the pan with nonstick cooking grease or rubbing it down with butter will help to get your treats out of the pan every time. In the worst-case scenarios adding a sling of wax paper to the pan could also help to pull up the treats when ready to slice.

    Why do my Rice Krispies turn out hard?

    If you heat your marshmallows under too high of a heat or over-stir the mixture, you can create hard and brittle marshmallow fluff that results in hard and stale Krispie treats.

    How long do Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispie Treats last?

    You can store this fruity pebbles treats recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 days. The good news is that they are freezer friendly too! Simply wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a few weeks. let thaw on the counter for about 15 minutes before eating.

    Can I use salted butter for Fruity pebble treats?

    Yes, you could use salted butter or unsalted depending on your preference. While unsalted butter may keep the flavors true, a little salt from salted butter could really make the flavors pop and add a nice contrast.

    aerial view of several sliced squares of fruity pebbles treats with scattered cereal and mini marshmallows around them

    More great snacks and treats recipes to try

    • Streusel Dessert Pizza
    • Dairy Free Rice Krispie Treats
    • Zucchini Bread Mini Loaves
    • Easy Smores Brownies
    • Valentines Cream Puffs
    • Brownie Mix Cookies

    📖 Recipe

    an upclose view of sliced squares of fruity pebbles treats with scattered cereal and mini marshmallows around them
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    5 from 1 vote

    Fruity Pebbles Treats

    Cereal treats take a fun spin with fruity pebbles cereal. Making fruity pebbles treats is easy, delicious, and leads to a colorful square to snack on later.
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Cool & Set 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Servings: 12 squares
    Calories: 177kcal
    Cost Recipe $3.58 / Serving $0.30
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    Equipment

    • Large Pot
    • 8x8 Baking Dish
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • 6 tablespoon butter ($0.56)
    • 10 ounces mini marshmallows ($1.00)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.02)
    • 6 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal ($2.00)
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    Instructions

    • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium low heat.
    • Add in the marshmallows and cook until almost completely melted. Stir minimally.
    • Remove the pot from the heat and add in the vanilla. Stir well to combine.
    • Stir in the cereal until well coated in marshmallow mixture.
    • Pour the cereal into a well greased 9x9 or 8x8 baking dish. Press down into pan to compact, using clean greased hands.
    • Let the cereal cool completely to set before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips

    You could use salted butter or unsalted depending on your preference. While unsalted butter may keep the flavors true, a little salt from salted butter could really make the flavors pop and add a nice contrast.
    Notice how it firms up as it gets hard and eventually becomes kind of brittle. Over stirring your marshmallows in the pot, is a similar workout for these marshmallows. Follow this tip and you'll have soft fruity pebble marshmallow treats every time.
    Making sure to use a well-buttered or greased pan is key to prevent sticking. Spraying the pan with nonstick cooking grease or rubbing it down with butter will help to get your treats out of the pan every time. In the worst-case scenarios adding a sling of wax paper to the pan could also help to pull up the treats when ready to slice.
    If you heat your marshmallows under too high of a heat or over-stir the mixture, you can create hard and brittle marshmallow fluff that results in hard and stale Krispie treats.

    Storage

    You can store this fruity pebbles treats recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 days. The good news is that they are freezer friendly too! Simply wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a few weeks. Let thaw on the counter for about 15 minutes before eating.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1square | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.1g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 6.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 15.3mg | Sodium: 109.7mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 15.8g | Vitamin A: 198.5IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5.7mg | Iron: 1.2mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
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