brown butter fruity pebbles treats

These Fruity Pebbles Treats are made with deeply flavored brown butter, crunchy, sweet fruity pebbles cereal, gooey marshmallows, and a cereal glaze to top things off. It’s a flavor and texture party in every bite of this nostalgic, no-bake dessert!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• Packed with Flavor & Texture – Each bite is full of gooey marshmallows, crunchy cereal, and white chocolate chips and marshmallows. These bars taste like your childhood in the best way, and give a fruity twist on the classic rice krispie treat.
• Easy Dessert – This easy recipe uses minimal ingredients and comes together in about 20 minutes! It’s easy enough for kids to help out with this one.
• Customizable – You can easily swap in other cereals, skip the glaze, or make this recipe dairy-free or gluten-free – it’s easy to customize as needed!

Ingredient Overview

• Brown Butter – Browning the butter takes just a few extra minutes and adds so much flavor! It also adds a more nutty depth of flavor that I think is needed to contrast with the sweetness of the fruity pebbles cereal. I always use salted buter for the best flavor, but feel free to use unsalted butter if you prefer.
• Marshmallows – Use mini marshmallows!
• Fruity Pebbles Cereal – You can find fruity pebbles cereal (or an off-brand version) at most grocery stores. See alternate cereal ideas below.
• Vanilla – Use real vanilla extract for best results.
• Salt – A pinch of salt also helps balance the sweetness!

Ingredient Substitutions:

• Alternate Cereals – This recipe would also work well with regular or chocolate rice krispies, cocoa pebbles, cinnamon toast crunch, corn flakes, or any cereal you love!
• Dairy-free – Use your favorite dairy-free butter and white chocolate chips to make this recipe dairy-free.
• Gluten-free – Use your favorite gluten free cereal to make this recipe gluten-free. Try something that has smaller pieces like a gluten-free fruity pebbles, rice krispie, or chocolate krispie cereal.
• Vegan – Use your favorite vegan marshmallows and dairy-free butter to make this recipe vegan.

How to Make this Fruity Pebble Rice Krispies Treats Recipe Step-by-Step:

Step 1: Brown the Butter and Melt the Marshmallows. Melt the butter in a large pot, then continue cooking it, stirring lazily, for about 5 minutes or until it turns foamy and a deep golden brown color. Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and stir until they’re completely melted.

(These steps can obviously be done in the same pot – I just didn’t have a photo of the brown butter from this recipe, so I used an old one.)

Step 2: Add the Fruity Pebbles and Mix-Ins. Pour in the fruity pebbles cereal in to the marshmallow mixture, and stir to combine. Then, stir in the white chocolate chips and additional mini marshmallows.

Step 3: Spread in Pan. Spread your mixture into a greased and lined 9×9 or 8×8 pan.

Step 4: Top with Glaze. If desired, top with a glaze made with powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and crushed fruity pebbles cereal.

These treats are a fun twist on a childhood classic – they’re sure to fly off plates anywhere you take them!

Serving + Storing this Recipe:

Let the fruity pebbles marshmallow treats set up for about 30 minutes to 1 hour before slicing and serving. You can speed this up in the fridge if desired, but they’ll have a more gooey texture if you let them sit at room temperature. Store sliced treats in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.

Expert Success Tips:

• Melt the Marshmallows – Make sure to melt the marshmallows all the way, so you can no longer see any individual marshmallow pieces outlined in the pot.
• Buttered Spatula – Use a buttered spatula to easily press the treats into your pan without making a mess.

FAQS:

• Can I double this recipe? Yes, you can double it and use a 9×13 pan.
• Can I halve this recipe? Yes! You can halve it and use an 8×8 pan for a thinner layer of treats, or use a loaf pan for a thicker layer.
• Can I use a different type of cereal? Yes! See recommendations in the recipe substitutions area towards the beginning of the post.

Recipe Variations:

• Other Cereals – See options for other cereals in the recipe substitutions section at the beginning of this post.
• White Chocolate – Feel free to omit the white chocolate chips if desired. Or, if you enjoy white chocolate, you can drizzle a little over the top of these bars in place of the glaze.
• Microwave Directions – If you’re a college student or don’t have access to a stovetop, you can make this in the microwave! Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl – you can still brown it if desired, by microwaving in 30 second bursts, for 3 to 6 minutes total. Then, add the marshmallows and microwave on high for 1 minute, remove and stir, then microwave for 1-2 more 30 second bursts, stirring between each, until marshmallows are fully melted into the butter. Proceed with the recipe as directed!

Special Tools:

• 9×9 Pan – A ceramic or metal 9×9 square pan is ideal for this recipe.
• Dutch Oven – A dutch oven is the workhorse of the kitchen! I use mine multiple times a week for baking and cooking.

More No Bake Desserts to Love:

• No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites
• No-Bake Black Forest Pie
• Amazing No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
• No-Bake Nutella Tart
• Mini No-Bake Apple Pie Cheesecakes

More Easy Dessert Recipes:

• One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
• Best-Ever 5 Ingredient Brownies
• PBJ Thumbprint Cookies
• Jumbo Bakery-Style Monster Cookies
• Triple Chocolate Skillet Brownie
• Biscoff Swirled Blondies

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