Fruity Pebbles Marshmallow Cookies
These Fruity Pebbles Marshmallow Cookies are soft, chewy, and stuffed with a gooey marshmallow center. A fun, colorful cookie recipe that’s perfect for kids and nostalgic dessert lovers!
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Some of my favorite recipes happen completely by accident, and these Fruity Pebbles Marshmallow Cookies are proof of that.
I originally planned on making another batch of Fruity Pebbles cookies loaded with white chocolate chips (naturally!)… until I opened my pantry and realized I was completely out. Since I knew chocolate wasn’t quite the flavor I was after, I started thinking about what would still bring a little sweetness to every bite.
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What Makes These Cookies So Special?
In my experience, Fruity Pebbles cookie recipes rely on white chocolate chips for sweetness, but these cookies take a different approach (especially because I lacked white chocolate chips!).
Instead of adding chocolate, each cookie is stuffed with a whole marshmallow that melts into the center as it bakes. The marshmallow creates a soft, gooey surprise that pairs perfectly with the fruity cereal and buttery cookie dough.
What Ingredients Do I Need to Make These Fruity Pebbles Cookies?
Be sure to gather the following ingredients to make these Fruity Pebbles Cookies:
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Fruity Pebbles cereal
- Large marshmallows
…the entire recipe and instructions are in the recipe card, just below.
Pro Tip: Seal Those Cookies!
You’ll see exactly what I mean in the recipe card, but I just wanted to make sure to highlight this instruction before you start baking. Be sure to completely seal the marshmallow inside the cookie dough. If any part is exposed, it may melt out during baking.
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Can I add white chocolate chips?
Absolutely! White chocolate pairs beautifully with Fruity Pebbles and would make a delicious addition.
How should I store these cookies?
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Fruity Pebbles Marshmallow Cookies
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 3 tbsp brown sugar packed
- 5 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup Fruity Pebbles cereal + ¼ cup for coating
- 8 large marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Fold in ½ cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal, mixing just until evenly distributed.
- Using a standard cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), scoop one portion of cookie dough onto your hand. Place one large marshmallow in the center, then top it with another scoop of cookie dough.
- Pinch the edges of the dough together to completely seal the marshmallow inside, then gently roll the dough between your hands until smooth.
- Pour the remaining ¼ cup Fruity Pebbles cereal into a shallow bowl and gently roll each cookie dough ball until lightly coated.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each one.
- Bake for about 13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Serve warm for the ultimate gooey marshmallow center.
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