Ingredients
Ingredients
- 5 cups Fruity Pebble cereal
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the cereal and pan: Pour 5 cups of Fruity Pebble cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch pan using nonstick spray or butter to ensure the treats don’t stick.
- Melt butter and marshmallows: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup salted butter. Once melted, add 4 cups of mini marshmallows. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture becomes smooth, which should take about 3–5 minutes.
- Combine marshmallow mixture with cereal: Quickly pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the Fruity Pebble cereal. Use a rubber spatula to stir gently until every piece of cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer and press the mixture: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the prepared 8x8-inch pan. Using a piece of wax or parchment paper, press the mixture evenly into the pan. Be careful not to press too hard to keep the treats light and chewy.
- Cool the treats: Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature for about 20–30 minutes. For faster cooling, you can place the pan in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes.
- Cut and serve: Once fully cooled and set, cut the treats into 9 equal squares and serve immediately for a colorful, chewy snack.
Notes
- For easier cleanup and to prevent sticking, use a rubber spatula and wax or parchment paper when pressing the treats into the pan.
- Do not over-press the mixture to maintain a light, chewy texture rather than a dense bar.
- If mini marshmallows are not available, regular marshmallows can be chopped into smaller pieces before melting.
- Store leftover treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- To add extra flavor, consider stirring in a teaspoon of vanilla extract when melting the marshmallows.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
