Description
These Fruity Pebbles Cookies offer a delightful twist on classic cookies by incorporating colorful, fruity cereal for a fun crunch and vibrant flavor. They are simple to prepare, soft with a chewy texture, and perfect for a playful treat that brings nostalgic cereal into a delicious baked dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Melt the butter: Warm butter in the microwave until fully melted, then transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
- Combine sugars and butter: Add both the brown sugar and white sugar to the melted butter, stirring until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
- Add vanilla and egg: Mix in the vanilla extract and egg just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then add to the wet mixture, stirring until just mixed.
- Fold in Fruity Pebbles: Gently stir in the Fruity Pebbles cereal by hand, saving a few pieces to press on top of dough balls if desired for garnish.
- Form cookie dough balls: Portion the dough into 12 equally sized balls and arrange them spaced apart on a large baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for exactly 10 minutes. The cookies may seem slightly underdone when removed; this ensures a soft texture.
- Cool before serving: Allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack or plate to cool completely or enjoy warm.
Notes
- Do not overbake; the cookies should remain soft and slightly underdone when taken out of the oven.
- Pressing some Fruity Pebbles on top before baking enhances the appearance and adds an extra crunch.
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized dough balls to ensure uniform baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crispness.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Fruity Pebbles Cookies, colorful cookies, cereal cookies, sweet treats, easy cookies, kid-friendly cookies, soft cookies
