Description
These Fruity No-Bake Cookies are a quick and fun treat perfect for all ages. Featuring vibrant Fruity Pebbles cereal mixed with creamy cream cheese, these colorful cookies are dipped in a luscious white candy coating and topped with sprinkles for a festive touch. No oven required, making it an easy and delightful dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 3 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
Coating and Decoration
- 1 cup white candy coating
- 2 tbsp shortening
- 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)
- 1 cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the cereal: Pour the Fruity Pebbles cereal into a food processor and pulse until finely crushed, creating a colorful, crispy base for your cookies.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed cereal with softened cream cheese and sugar. Stir or blend until you get a smooth and uniform mixture.
- Form cookies: With clean hands, scoop the mixture and roll it into 1-inch balls. Then gently flatten each ball to about 1/4-inch thickness to form cookie shapes.
- Freeze to set: Arrange the shaped cookies on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer for 30 minutes or until firm and easy to handle.
- Melt coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white candy coating and shortening. Heat in short bursts, stirring in between until fully melted and smooth. Optionally stir in lemon extract for added flavor.
- Dip cookies: Quickly dip each chilled cookie into the melted white candy coating, allowing the excess to drip off to prevent pooling.
- Decorate: Place the dipped cookies on waxed paper-lined sheets. While the coating is still wet, sprinkle colorful sprinkles over the top for a fun, festive look.
- Chill and store: Transfer the decorated cookies to an airtight container and refrigerate to keep them fresh and maintain the coating’s firmness.
Notes
- Use any colorful cereal substitute if Fruity Pebbles are unavailable.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the sugar amount.
- Shortening can be replaced with coconut oil for a subtle coconut flavor.
- Lemon extract is optional and can be swapped with vanilla extract as preferred.
- Store cookies in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use waxed paper or parchment paper under cookies to prevent sticking.
