Fruity Pebbles Treats Recipe
These Fruity Pebbles Treats are a fun and super colorful variation of the iconic Rice Krispies Treats we all know and love. They are easy to make with just a few simple ingredients like butter, marshmallows and Fruity Pebbles rice cereal. These fruity pebble bars are perfect for a quick and easy snack or dessert.
Equipment
- 1 8X8 pan
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 medium pot
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter
- 6 cups (10 oz, 283 g) mini marshmallows, divided reserve 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 5 cups (6 oz, 180 g) Fruity Pebbles cereal
Instructions
- Lightly grease and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper along the bottom and two sides.
- In a large sauce pan or pot, melt the butter on low heat. To turn this into brown butter, allow the melted butter to begin to foam. Once it starts to foam whisk or stir the liquid butter frequently. The butter will begin to smell nutty and very fragrant. Once the foam has subsided, the butter should have some brown, lightly toasted bits floating at the bottom.
- Once all the butter has melted (or browned), add in almost all of the mini marshmallows. Reserve 1 cup for mixing in at the very end. Stir continuously over low heat until the marshmallows are mostly melted.
- Once the marshmallows are mostly melted remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Pour all 5 cups fruity pebbles cereal into the pot. Quickly and carefully stir in the cereal.
- Stir the pebbles cereal in the gooey melted marshmallows until all the cereal pieces are fully coated. Gently stir in the reserved 1 cup (1.7 oz) mini marshmallows.
- Evenly scoop the soft and gooey cinnamon cereal treats into a lined 8 x 8 pan. Gently press the fruity pebble rice crispy treats into place.
- Allow the Fruity Pebble bars to set for at least 30 minutes. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
Browning the butter is meant to give these fruity pebble bars another layer of flavor to balance out the sweetenss of the treats. If you want to skip browing the butter, simply melt the butter as usual. Once the butter is melted, add in the marshmallows and follow the recipe as written.
To store leftover marshmallow treats: These fruity pebbles snacks store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
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