Description
Sweet, nostalgic Fruity Pebbles cookies blend childhood memories with classic baking magic. Colorful cereal crumbles create irresistible treats perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal (plus extra for topping)
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- ¾ cup (170 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (55 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for extra sweetness)
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather all necessary equipment: mixing bowls, electric mixer, baking sheet, and parchment paper. Warm the oven to a precise 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking surface with parchment paper.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture transforms into a light, airy texture. Introduce the egg and vanilla extract, blending until the consistency becomes smooth and uniform.
- Separately, combine flour, baking soda, and salt through a gentle whisking motion. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the creamy butter mixture, stirring until just integrated.
- Tenderly fold Fruity Pebbles cereal and white chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution of the colorful cereal pieces throughout the mixture.
- Portion the dough into tablespoon-sized rounds, positioning them two inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Embellish the top of each cookie with additional Fruity Pebbles for visual appeal and extra crunch.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to transform for 9-11 minutes. Watch for golden-tinged edges while maintaining a soft, tender center.
- Remove the cookies and let them rest on the baking sheet for five minutes, allowing them to firm slightly. Transfer to a wire cooling rack, where they can cool completely and reach optimal texture.
Notes
- Cereal Crunch Control: Use slightly less Fruity Pebbles if you prefer a more subtle crunch, preventing the cookies from becoming too dry or crumbly.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make these cookies celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Color Burst Tip: Crush some Fruity Pebbles extra finely and sprinkle on top of the cookies right after baking for an even more vibrant, eye-catching appearance.
- Storage Hack: Keep cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness and prevent them from becoming too crisp over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg