A Cake Mix Shortcut Meets Your Favorite Saturday Morning Cereal

These Fruity Pebbles Cookies are everything you love about Saturday mornings in one colorful, chewy bite. Made with cake mix, crushed Fruity Pebbles, and white chocolate chips, they’re soft, sweet, and finished with a simple vanilla glaze for that cereal milk touch. Perfect for birthday parties, bake sales, or a fun treat just because—Fruity Pebbles Cookies bring the crunch, the color, and the fun.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

They start with a yellow or white cake mix for easy prep.
The crushed Fruity Pebbles add bright color and crunch.
White chocolate chips melt into every bite for creamy sweetness.
A simple vanilla glaze gives cereal milk vibes.
They’re perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or weekend baking fun.

Ingredient Notes

Cake Mix – Use yellow or white cake mix as the base. Either will work, but yellow gives a richer flavor.
Fruity Pebbles – Lightly crush the cereal before mixing it in to help it blend into the dough without overpowering the texture.
White Chocolate Chips – These add a creamy balance to the sweet cereal. You can also use chopped white chocolate bars for bigger pockets of melt.
Vegetable Oil – Keeps the cookies soft and moist. Stick with neutral oils like canola or avocado if substituting.
Glaze – Use milk for a classic vanilla glaze or heavy cream for a richer finish. A pinch of salt helps balance the sweetness.

Before You Bake

Do I need to chill the dough?
No chilling is required—just mix, scoop, and bake. These cookies are meant to be quick and easy.

Can I use a different cake mix flavor?
Yes! Yellow or white cake mix is best for the classic flavor, but strawberry or funfetti works if you want a twist.

Will the Fruity Pebbles stay crispy after baking?
Some crunch remains, especially on the edges and in the glaze, but the cereal softens slightly inside the cookie for a chewy bite.

Fruity Pebbles Cake Mix Cookies

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• Author: Taryn Camp

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough Ingredients:

• 1 box yellow or white cake mix
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup crushed Fruity Pebbles cereal
• ½ cup white chocolate chips

Icing Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1½ to 2 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Cookie Dough Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, and oil until a thick dough forms.
3. Fold in the crushed Fruity Pebbles and white chocolate chips.
4. Scoop dough into 1½-inch balls and place a few inches apart on the baking sheets.
5. Bake for 9–11 minutes, just until the edges are set and lightly golden.
6. Let cookies cool completely before adding the glaze.

Icing Instructions:

1. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable. Start with 1½ tablespoons of milk and add more if needed.
2. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
3. Let glaze set for 15–20 minutes until dry to the touch.

FAQ

How do I store Fruity Pebbles Cookies?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze without glaze and add it after thawing.

Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely. This recipe scales well—just double all ingredients and bake in batches.

Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes, use a gluten-free cake mix and check that your Fruity Pebbles are labeled gluten-free (some versions are).

What’s the best way to glaze the cookies?
Use a spoon to drizzle or a piping bag for a cleaner finish. Let the glaze set completely before stacking or storing.

Can I skip the glaze?
Totally! The cookies are sweet enough on their own, but the glaze adds that cereal milk vibe that makes them extra fun.

Sprinkle of Fun

Make a batch of Fruity Pebbles Cookies and queue up your favorite old-school cartoons, like The Flintstones, Looney Tunes, or Scooby-Doo. Set up a blanket on the floor, serve your cookies in vintage-style cereal bowls, and turn your kitchen into a Saturday morning time machine. Take the fun up another notch by wearing pajamas and singing along to the theme songs.