These Fruity Pebbles Treats are sweet, gooey, and crunchy. Chock full of sweet cereal, melted marshmallows, and rich butter, this dessert is a real crowd-pleaser.
If you love sweet treats, then you should these S’mores Cookies or these Mochi Donuts (VIDEO).
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Recipe Details
Classic rice krispie treats are one of those desserts that everyone loves. And these Fruity Pebbles Treats are even better. Colorful and just as yummy, this recipe is perfect for making for family or serving to guests. No one can turn down these tasty treats!
- TASTE: These Fruity Pebbles Treats are perfectly sweet and buttery. The combination of cereals keeps the dessert from being overly sweet.
- TEXTURE: The crunch of the cereal balances the gooeyness of the marshmallows for a texture that can’t be beat.
- TIME: It only takes 15 minutes to make them.
- EASE: This no bake dessert recipe is nice and simple. With just 4 ingredients, it’s easy to prep and perfect for making ahead of time.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Marshmallows- Use the mini marshmallows as they will melt more quickly than the bigger ones.
- Butter- Salted butter is best here because it adds just a touch of salt to this sweet dessert.
- Cereal- You can use brand name or generic versions of Rice Krispies and Fruity Pebbles.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Add white chocolate chips- Add in tasty melted chocolate by mixing white chocolate chips into the cereal mixture.
- Make it vegan- With plant-based butter and marshmallows made without gelatin (such as Dandies brand), this recipe can easily be vegan. You can also use oil for the butter.
- Add vanilla extract- Enhance the vanilla flavor by adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Drizzle with chocolate- Melt chocolate and drizzle it over the cooled Fruity Pebbles Treats and let set before serving.
How to Make Fruity Pebbles Treats
- Melt the butter. Add the butter into a large pot over medium heat, and let it fully melt.
- Add the marshmallows. Add 8 cups of the mini marshmallows, frequently stirring until melted. Then, remove from heat.
- Add the cereal. Fold the fruity pebbles cereal, rice krispies cereal, and the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows in with a rubber spatula. Stir until the marshmallows are well-coated.
Pro Tip: Lightly spray your rubber spatula with nonstick spray to prevent everything from sticking to it when you mix.
- Add the mixture to the pan. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Now, transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish, pressing it into an even layer.
- Cool. Let the the bars cool to room temperature before cutting and serving.
Recipe Tips
- Take the melted marshmallows off the heat- As sugar cooks, it hardens, so take the melted marshmallows off the heat as soon as they melt to keep your treats soft and chewy.
- Spray the spatula with cooking spray- To keep the marshmallow mixture from sticking to the spatula, oil the spatula as you work.
- Don’t let the mixture stick to your hands- Press the mixture into the pan with a sheet of waxed or parchment paper on top, or use wet (not dripping) hands to press them firmly into the pan.
- Let it cool fully- Don’t try to cut the Fruity Pebbles Treat before they cool as they will be very gooey and hard to separate.
FAQs
The best way to keep Fruity Pebbles Treats from getting hard is to take the marshmallows off the heat as soon as they melt. The longer the sugar cooks, the harder it gets.
Spray the pan liberally with cooking spray, or line the pan with waxed paper to keep the mixture from sticking to the pan.
Serving Suggestions
These Fruity Pebbles Treats are such a delicious snack and so versatile. You can serve them with lots of other desserts or enjoy them with your favorite coffee.
- Cookies: Pair these Fruity Pebbles Treats with some S’mores Cookies, Monster Cookies, Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies (VIDEO), or Lemon Macarons.
- Cakes/Pies: Serve these treats with Mini Fruit Tarts, Strawberry Bundt Cake, Honey Raspberry Cake, or Vanilla Cake Pops- Starbucks Copycat (VIDEO).
- Ice Cream: Enjoy this gooey, warm dessert with a scoop of No Churn Ice Cream or Easy Ube Ice Cream. It would also be delicious with some Honeydew Melon Sorbet.
- Beverages: Serve this dessert with a Iced Caramel Macchiato, Brown Sugar Boba, Mango Smoothie, or Caramel Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat).
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can make these Fruity Pebbles Treats a day or two ahead of time and store them at room temperature until you’re ready to serve.
Storing: Store these covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Wrapping the cut squares individually in plastic wrap extends their shelf life.
Freeze: Freeze the plastic-wrapped squares in a freezer ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw to room temperature before serving.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Fruity Pebbles Treats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons salted butter
- 10 cups mini marshmallows divided (20 oz total)
- 4 cups fruity pebbles cereal
- 2 cups rice krispies cereal or sub for all fruity pebbles
Instructions
- Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Then set aside.
- Add the butter into a large pot over medium heat, and let it fully melt.
- Add 8 cups of mini marshmallows, frequently stirring until melted. Once melted, remove from heat.
- Lightly spray a rubber spatula with nonstick spray (to prevent everything from sticking to it) and use it to fold in the fruity pebbles cereal, rice krispies cereal, and the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows are well-coated.
- Now, transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish. Press it into an even layer.
- Let the the bars cool to room temperature before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Take the melted marshmallows off the heat- As sugar cooks, it hardens, so take the melted marshmallows off the heat as soon as they melt to keep your treats soft and chewy.
- Spray the spatula with cooking spray- To keep the marshmallow mixture from sticking to the spatula, oil the spatula as you work.
- Don’t let the mixture stick to your hands- Press the mixture into the pan with a sheet of waxed or parchment paper on top, or use wet (not dripping) hands to press them firmly into the pan.
- Let it cool fully- Don’t try to cut the Fruity Pebbles Treat before they cool as they will be very gooey and hard to separate.
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