Fruity Cereal Monster Treats are sooo cute they could almost be cuddly. However, I recommend you eat them instead. They are fruity rice Krispie treats cut into monster shapes and decorated. Add a pair of legs, adorable. Make some today.
Key Takeaways:
- Fun & Edible Monsters: These treats are made from fruity rice cereal and marshmallows, shaped into adorable monsters using cookie cutters.
- Simple Ingredients: All you need are Fruity Pebbles, marshmallows, butter, candy eyeballs, and a bit of white and black frosting.
- Quick Prep: The recipe involves minimal cooking—just a quick melt of butter and marshmallows, mixing, and chilling.
- Creative Decorating: Use candy eyes, frosting, and marshmallow triangles to give your monsters personality.
- Perfect for Parties: These colorful treats are ideal for kids’ parties, Halloween, or any monster-themed celebration.
- Bonus Tip: Chill before and after decorating to help the treats hold their shape and let the frosting set.
Overview
Fruity Cereal Monster Treats are a playful and colorful twist on classic rice krispie snacks—perfect for kids’ parties, Halloween, or just a fun afternoon in the kitchen. Made with vibrant Fruity Pebbles cereal, gooey marshmallows, and a touch of butter, these treats are molded into whimsical monster shapes using cookie cutters. What truly brings them to life is the decorating: candy eyeballs, piped frosting smiles, and mini marshmallow “teeth” turn each treat into a cheerful edible character. Once chilled and “dressed,” these monster bites become irresistibly adorable—almost too cute to eat (but you should definitely eat them). With simple ingredients and easy steps, they’re a guaranteed hit for both the young and young at heart.
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Gather the Goods for Fruity Cereal Monster Treats:
- Fruity Cereal (I use Fruity Pebbles.
- Marshmallows, regular or mini.
- Melted butter
- Candy eyeballs
- White and black frosting. You only need about 1/4 of a cup of each.
Make the Fruity Cereal Monsters.
- Measure the cereal into a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, melt the butter and pour it over the marshmallows. Stir to mix.
- Microwave the marshmallows until melted and puffy.
- Pour the melted marshmallows over the cereal and stir to mix.
- Press into a shallow baking pan. The cereal should be about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch thick.
- Chill for 1 hour.
- Cut out the monster shapes with the Monster Cookie Cutters.
Add Cuteness to the Fruity Cereal Monster Treats.
Time to decorate your little monsters and give them a leg to stand on. Glue on the candy eyeballs with some white frosting. Pipe on a cute little black mouth with the black frosting. Use a parchment or plastic piping bag. Snip a piece of marshmallow into a little triangle and attach it to the mouth. Instatooth.
Put the monster in the fridge to chill and let the frosting harden. Once chilled add the feet and have a Fruity Cereal Monster Treats Parade down the center of the table. YAY. For another fun Monster recipes try Cookie Monster Milk Shake.
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FAQ:
Q: Can I use a different cereal besides Fruity Pebbles?
A: Yes! While Fruity Pebbles give the best color and flavor combo, any puffed rice or crispy cereal can work as a base.
Q: Do I need special tools to make monster shapes?
A: Monster-shaped cookie cutters are recommended for the fun look, but you can also cut the treats by hand into fun shapes.
Q: How do I keep the treats from sticking to the pan?
A: Line your baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray for easy removal.
Q: How long do these treats stay fresh?
A: Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let them sit at room temp for a few minutes before serving.
Q: Can kids help with decorating?
A: Absolutely! This is a fun, kid-friendly project. Let them add eyes, frosting smiles, and even name their monsters.
Q: Are the legs edible too?
A: The “legs” can be edible candy sticks or simply for decoration. Use licorice, pretzel sticks, or any treat that holds up!
Fruity Cereal Monster Treats
Equipment
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- Monster Cookie Cutters with feet
- candy eyeballs
- 10 X 15-inch cookie sheet with a lip.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fruity Pebbles or Fruit-Flavored Rice Krispies
- 40 large Marshmallows (1bag) or 4 cups of the Mini Marshmallows
- 3 tbsp melted Butter
Decoations
- variety of Candy Eyeballs
- 4 tbsp Black Colored Frosting
- small Pastry Bag with a small piping tip or make your own out of a piece of parchment.
- Marshmallow cut into small triangles for the teeth on the monsters
- 4 tbsp White Frosting to glue the eyes and teeth onto the monster.
Instructions
- Put the fruity rice cereal in a large bowl.
- In a large bowl, add the melted butter to the marshmallows and stir to coat.
- Microwave until the marshmallows are melted and puffy. (about 3 minutes)
- Add the melted marshmallows to the fruity rice cereal. Stir to coat.
- Pour the cereal out onto a greased cookie sheet with a lip (10 X 15). Press the cereal into the pan to form a sheet that is 1/2 to 3/4 inch. thick.
- Chill for 30 minutes to an hour
- Use the monster cookie cutter shapes to cut out the monster treats. Combine the scraps and press them together for additional treats. Makes about 10-12 total.
- Decorate the treats using the black frosting for their mouth, Attach the candy eyeballs with some white frosting, and add the marshmallow teeth triangle.
- If the treats are soft from being out of the fridge, rechill them before adding the feet.
Fruity cereal monster treats are a fun way to start your day! They’re made with real fruit and they come in grape, orange, cherry appleberry flavors. It’s like eating fruity pebbles for breakfast but without the sugar or calories.