Description
Chewy Fruity Pebbles Cookies combine childhood nostalgia with sweet cereal crunch. Colorful cookies deliver playful flavor and delightful texture that you will crave after one bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (227 grams / 8 ounces) salted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups (360 grams / 13 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal, for the dough
Leavening and Flavoring:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating:
- 3/4 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F and arrange racks in upper and lower thirds. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes. The mixture should resemble whipped cream, creating crucial air pockets for tender cookies.
- Incorporate eggs individually, beating for 10 seconds after each addition. Scrape bowl sides to ensure even mixing. Mix in vanilla and baking soda until fully blended, about 15 seconds.
- Gently fold in flour until just combined, avoiding overmixing. Carefully integrate 1 cup of Fruity Pebbles into the dough, distributing evenly throughout.
- Portion dough into 30 balls using a cookie scoop. Roll each ball in remaining Fruity Pebbles to create a colorful coating. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart. Softly press down with fingertips.
- Bake two sheets simultaneously for 13-15 minutes, rotating rack positions halfway through to ensure uniform baking. Cookies are ready when edges are set and bottoms turn light golden brown, with centers remaining slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up. Transfer to a wire rack using a spatula. Bake the final sheet on the upper rack following the same method.
- Enjoy cookies warm or after cooling for 15 minutes. The treats offer a delightful combination of crisp edges, chewy centers, and vibrant fruity bursts from the cereal coating.
Notes
- Cereal Coating Trick Roll cookies in Fruity Pebbles just before baking to create a crunchy, colorful exterior that adds texture and extra flavor burst.
- Butter Temperature Matters Ensure butter is truly room temperature for maximum fluffiness and perfect cookie consistency – cold butter won’t cream properly.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make these cookies accessible for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Storage Secret Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg