Fruity Pebble Krispy Treats
Fruity Pebble Krispy Treats are the perfect amount of marshmallow and fruity pebbles! This are my most requested sweet treat at parties!
I almost feel guilty about posting this recipe. Almost.
I mean, it’s not revolutionary. It’s not challenging. It might even seem a bit…*ahem…boring. I understand. BUT. I will tell you of ALL THE THINGS I make. I mean ALL of them. This recipe is actually the most requested thing I make in my real life.
MY OTHER RECIPES
If I am asked to bring something to a party…these are what people want. And I don’t just mean kids.
You guys know my love affair with Fruity Pebbles…and my long standing marriage to Krispie Treats has been well documented here on this website. So let’s bring the boyfriend into meet the husband. I feel like it might be an arrangement that works for everyone.
The trick here is getting the perfect ratio of Fruity Pebbles to Rice Krispies. It’s super scientific. Too many Pebbles, they’re just too sweet. Too few Pebbles…well…lame.
AND let’s discuss the marshmallow portions happening here. I used my Perfect Krispie Treat recipe as the guide…because…well. It’s perfect. If you aren’t familiar with that recipe, go ahead and hop over and print it out. You’ll need to commit that one to memory forevermore bc it’s the last krispie treat recipe you’ll ever need.
Also, I do need to mention, that I have used this flavor combo before here on my Marshmallow Fluff Krispie Treat recipe, when I tried packing AS MUCH MARSHMALLOW INTO A KRISPIE TREAT AS POSSIBLE. Again, all in the name of science. So while I totally stand behind that recipe, it includes marshmallows AND marshmallow fluff… so the texture is slightly different, but still totally amazing. Anyhow, just wanted to say those words before we moved on.
Like I said, it’s all about the Pebble to Krispie ratio. I go with 2/3 Krispies and 1/3 Pebbles. Sounds a little Pebbles light, doesn’t it? Do NOT worry. I promise you it’s the right call.
Beyond that it’s pretty basic, except I go a little heavy with the marshmallow portions. Again, another tried and true science experiment. Too many marshmallows the krispies don’t stay together and the krispies get soggy and chewy. Too few, you scratch up the roof of your mouth. You know what I mean.
And like my perfect recipe, you add some unmelted marshmallows. It’s one of the tricks!
Stir those in and press them into the pan!
I’m telling you, these are freaking ridiculous.
Wait until they cool to cut them into squares. It doesn’t take long.
And enjoy! They will be gone quick!
You can increase this recipe by 1/2 and make them in a 9×13 pan if you would like to feed a larger crowd!
And if you’re using different sized marshmallows please refer to THIS CHART where all your marshmallow questions will be answered!
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PinIngredients
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 10 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 4 cups Krispie Cereal
- 2 cups Fruity Pebbles
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 pan with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray, set aside.
- In a large post over low heat melt butter. Once butter in melted add in 8 cups mini marshmallows, stirring constantly.
- Once the marshmallows are just melted remove from heat and stir both cereals and salt until just coated in marshmallow mixture. Now stir in the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan and press in evenly.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares. Best if served same day.
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A favorite treat for young and old alike.
Never thought about adding in the Extra marshmallows. Great Idea.
Thank U
Fruity Pebbles are my favorite and I could definitely get behind them as kripy treats!
I love rice krispy treats. I tend to go heavy handed on the marshmallows too. I don’t like when they are too “dry.” What I do that makes my different from the normal rice krispy treat, is I add about 1/2 – 1 bag of chocolate chips to the marshmallow mixture. It’s delicious!
great tip!! I will totally try that!
I would really like to make these for my “adult” kids that are visiting over the 4th of July. Pebbles is their favorite cereal and they love Krispie Treats, so these will surely be a big hit!
But, I am confused with the “written” recipe because it does not “match” the described recipe and pictured treat.
You say in the description of how to make these, to use 2/3 Krispies and 1/3 Pebbles ratio but, the written recipe uses a different ratio with more Pebbles.
You also state to add marshmallow fluff but, the written recipe does not include this.
I would like to make the exact recipe as you described and have pictured.
PLEASE advise.
Hi Karen! I don’t use Marshmallow Fluff in this recipe 🙂 In the post, I reference another recipe that I use this same flavor combo (krispies and pebbles) that I DO use Fluff in, I linked that recipe in the text, so you can absolutely click over and read that recipe. I just added that link and reference for anyone interested, or for long-time readers of my blog who might remember that similar recipe. But I wanted to point out the differences.
Also, there are a total of 6 cups of cereal in this recipe. 4 cups are rice krispies and 2 cups are fruity pebbles. 2 cups of pebbles, does equal 1/3 of the total 6 cups. Hope that makes sense!
The written recipe is exactly what is pictured 🙂
How am I supposed to make this recipe when there is an obnoxious advertisement placed directly over the instructions?
Sorry if there is an ad that is giving you trouble. You can usually “x” the ad out.
Thank you for responding. The ad is not there today, so that’s good; however, there was no way to “x” out of the ad yesterday. Maybe there was a glitch… Looking forward to making these treats.
I completely understand the frustration! I will look into why there wasn’t an “x” out option! Thanks for your feedback!
I made these for a beach weekend with my elementary school aged nieces and nephews and they were a big hit with the kids and adults! Excellent job on the ratio of cereal and marshmallows, and adding the whole marshmallows at the end is genius. Thanks for sharing!
I too am borderline obsessed with Krispy Treats! These were uhhmazing and love that tiny bit of salt in every few bites!
Should I use salted butter or unsalted
I alwasy use salted, but certainly it’s a personal preference 🙂
Thank you for perfecting rice krispy treats. The consistency is absolutely ideal!
Thank you for perfecting rice krispy treats. The consistency is absolutely ideal!
You’re welcome! So glad you liked them!
Hi there. Does this recipe work with a 9 x 13 baking dish?
Sure, you can use a 9×13 they will just be a bit thinner…OR you can increase the recipe by half and it will work perfect! If you like them extra thick you can double it 🙂
Thank you! How do you get these cut in such perfect squares? The tops and sides are so even!
These turned out wonderful and didn’t last very long!
I made these last night. They were way too salty for my taste.
Is it supppsed to be 10oz of marshmallows insteas of 10 cups? A regular size bag of marshmallows is 10oz.
Nope, 10 cups!
These are so delicious! I don’t think I will make regular rice krispy treats again. I am so glad I found this recipe. I brought them to a party and everyone loved them.
★★★★★
Love hearing that so much!!
I want to make this for my Granddaughter’s 1st Birthday, but was planning on using a #1 cookie cutter to make that shape. Wondering if i should spread as deep as the cookie cutter, then cut? Do these stay soft, if I make the day before, they will be soft, not hard for the party the next day? I’m excited to try this recipe. Other recipes are too yellow. The birthday theme is Rainbow, these should be perfect!!
I always recommend that you make krispie treats the day that you are going to serve them, but these should be fine if you make them the day before, but I would wait to cut them into shapes until the day you serve them. They might be a little thick in a 9×9 pan depending on how thin the #1 is, so you can make them in a 9×13 to thin them a bit.