Description
Learn how to make crunchy, colorful Fruity Pebbles Cookies with this easy recipe perfect for all ages. These cookies combine a crispy texture, vibrant colors, and fruity crunch, ideal for parties, snacks, or fun homemade treats.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of rising agents throughout your dough for consistent cookie texture.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with both the granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is key to a tender cookie with a slightly crispy edge.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, making sure the batter is smooth and homogeneous, which will help everything come together perfectly in the end.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to avoid overmixing. The dough should start to come together but remain soft and pliable.
- Fold in Fruity Pebbles Cereal: Carefully fold in the Fruity Pebbles cereal, ensuring even distribution without crushing the cereal too much to preserve its signature crunch and vibrant colors.
- Scoop and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop cookie dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for light spreading. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and the centers are set but still soft to the touch.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Cooling properly will help them crisp up without becoming too hard. Then, indulge in your crunchy, colorful Fruity Pebbles Cookies!
Notes
- Make sure the butter is just softened, not melted, for the best creaminess and texture.
- Fold in the cereal gently to avoid breaking the Pebbles, preserving their iconic crunch and look.
- Do not overbake; cookies will continue cooking on the tray after removal. Pull them when edges are lightly browned.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to create a smoother dough and better blending.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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