Fruity Pebbles Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
02 - 1 cup (8 oz.) salted butter, at room temperature
03 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
04 - 1 tsp. vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 tsp. baking soda
06 - 3 cups (about 13 oz.) all-purpose flour
07 - 1 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal, for the dough

→ For Coating

08 - 3/4 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal, for rolling

# Instructions:

01 - First things first, let's get your oven heating up to 325°F with the racks positioned in the upper and lower thirds. While that's warming up, grab three baking sheets and line them with parchment paper. The parchment is key - it keeps those colorful cookies from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze!
02 - Now for the fun part! Drop your room temperature butter and sugar into a large bowl and beat them together until they're light and fluffy - about 3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. You want that mixture to look almost like whipped cream. This step is super important because it creates tiny air pockets that make your cookies tender and delicious.
03 - Add your eggs one at a time, beating just until each one disappears into the mixture - about 10 seconds per egg. Don't forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula so everything gets mixed evenly! Next, beat in the vanilla and baking soda until they're fully incorporated, which takes about 15 seconds. These flavor boosters make all the difference!
04 - Now gently beat in your flour until just combined - about 30 seconds. Be careful not to overmix here! Once you can't see any more dry flour, stop mixing. Overmixing can make your cookies tough, and we want them perfectly soft and chewy. Grab a spatula and fold in 1 cup of those colorful Fruity Pebbles until they're evenly distributed throughout your dough.
05 - Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop (or a good old-fashioned spoon if that's what you've got), portion your dough into balls - you should end up with about 30 total. Pour your remaining 3/4 cup of Fruity Pebbles into a shallow bowl or onto a plate, and roll each dough ball in the cereal to coat it with those vibrant colors. Arrange them about an inch apart on your prepared baking sheets and gently press down just a bit with your fingertips.
06 - Slide two of your cookie sheets into the preheated oven, placing one on the upper rack and one on the lower. Let them bake for 13-15 minutes, but here's a pro tip - halfway through, swap the positions of your baking sheets to ensure even baking. You'll know they're done when the sides are set and the bottoms are a light golden brown. The centers might still look a tiny bit soft, but that's exactly what we want!
07 - Once baked, let your cookies hang out on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes - they need this time to firm up a bit. Then transfer them to a wire rack using a spatula. Now bake your third sheet of cookies on the upper rack, following the same timing. Let these cool the same way when they're done. Your kitchen should be smelling absolutely amazing by now!
08 - You can dive right in while these cookies are still warm (my favorite way!) or let them cool completely for about 15 minutes. They'll have a perfect balance of crisp edges and chewy centers, with bursts of fruity flavor from those colorful cereal pieces. These beauties will disappear fast, so maybe grab one for yourself before sharing with others!

# Notes:

01 - These cookies are a nostalgic treat that combines the classic comfort of homemade cookies with the playful flavor and color of Fruity Pebbles cereal.
02 - The cookies will be soft when they first come out of the oven but will firm up as they cool, giving you that perfect chewy texture.
03 - For an extra special touch, try adding a half cup of white chocolate chips to the dough along with the Fruity Pebbles.
04 - These cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days - if they last that long!

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