Fruity Pebbles Treats

Name: Fruity Pebbles Treats
Prep time: PT0D0H0M
Cook time: PT0D1H15M
Total time: PT0D1H15M
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. (2 oz.) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing; 6 cup (10 oz.) mini marshmallows, divided; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 6 cup (8 3/4 oz.) Fruity Pebbles cereal

These sticky, chewy cereal bars studded with marshmallows will win over kids and grown-ups alike.

Serves
9 servings
Time
1 hour 15 minutes

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BELLE MORIZIO

By Megan Zhang

Published on November 2, 2022

The best thing about having sugary cereal for breakfast is that it’s like starting your day with dessert. The colorful, fruit-flavored crispy rice bits in Fruity Pebbles have made the brand a favorite since the Flintstones-inspired product came out four decades ago. These cereal bars combine Fruity Pebbles with heaps of melted marshmallows for a sticky, chewy treat that’s perfect for taking breakfast on the go—whether you’re a kid or a grown-up.

Featured in “Why a Bowl of Cereal Is a One-Way Ticket to ’90s Nostalgia,” by Megan Zhang.

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. (2 oz.) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
6 cup (10 oz.) mini marshmallows, divided
½ tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. kosher salt
6 cup (8 3/4 oz.) Fruity Pebbles cereal

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Instructions

Step 1

Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add 5 cups of the marshmallows, the vanilla, and salt and cook, stirring continuously, until the marshmallows are just melted, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cereal, followed by the remaining marshmallows.

Step 2

Scrape into the prepared pan, pressing gently with a wooden spoon to flatten. Set aside to cool completely, then slice into bars. (The cereal bars will keep well in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.)

Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add 5 cups of the marshmallows, the vanilla, and salt and cook, stirring continuously, until the marshmallows are just melted, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cereal, followed by the remaining marshmallows.
Scrape into the prepared pan, pressing gently with a wooden spoon to flatten. Set aside to cool completely, then slice into bars. (The cereal bars will keep well in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.)