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Fruity Pebbles Treats Recipe

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Fruity Pebbles Treats are a colorful, sweet, and crunchy dessert made by combining melted butter, mini marshmallows, and Fruity Pebbles cereal. This recipe features a brown butter twist to add a nutty depth of flavor to the classic marshmallow cereal treat. Perfect for a nostalgic snack or a fun treat to share, these bars set quickly and deliver a crispy, gooey texture with a burst of fruity flavor.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 1 8x8-inch pan (about 12 bars)

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract

Marshmallows

  • 6 cups (10 oz, 283 g) mini marshmallows, divided (reserve 1 cup mini marshmallows)

Cereal

  • 5 cups (6 oz, 180 g) Fruity Pebbles cereal

Other

  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan: Lightly grease and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper along the bottom and two sides to ensure easy removal of the treats later.
  2. Melt Butter and Brown It: In a large saucepan or pot over low heat, melt the butter. To brown the butter, allow it to start foaming and whisk or stir frequently. The butter will develop a nutty fragrance, and once the foam subsides, you will see browned bits at the bottom, signaling it is ready.
  3. Add Mini Marshmallows: Add almost all the mini marshmallows (reserve 1 cup for later) to the browned butter. Stir continuously over low heat until the marshmallows are mostly melted and combined into a smooth, gooey mixture.
  4. Mix Vanilla and Salt: Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt for enhanced flavor depth.
  5. Combine Cereal: Pour all 5 cups of Fruity Pebbles cereal into the melted marshmallow mixture. Quickly and carefully stir to coat all the cereal evenly with the gooey marshmallow mixture.
  6. Add Reserved Marshmallows: Gently fold in the reserved 1 cup of mini marshmallows to add extra texture and gooey bursts within the treats.
  7. Press Into Pan: Evenly scoop and spread the sticky mixture into the prepared pan. Gently press the treat mixture into place to form an even layer without compacting it too hard.
  8. Set and Serve: Allow the bars to set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes until firm. Once set, slice into squares and enjoy your Fruity Pebbles Treats!

Notes

  • For the best texture, avoid pressing the mixture too firmly into the pan.
  • Brown butter adds a nutty flavor but can be skipped if preferred, just melt the butter until fully liquid without browning.
  • Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
  • Add-ins like chocolate chips or sprinkles can be stirred in along with the cereal for variation.
  • Use parchment paper with overhang on two sides to easily lift the treats out of the pan.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/fruity-pebbles-treats-recipe/