White Chocolate Fruity Pebbles Blondies

Move over funfetti - there's a new celebration bar in town.

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These bars just make you want to smile with rainbow speckled crumbs throughout the white chocolate base. They are soft and cakey with fruity white chocolate flavor in every bite. The white chocolate chips add extra flavor and texture.

So let's go over all the reasons why these bars are amazing...

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Taste: Have you ever had white chocolate and Fruity Pebbles before? Oh my gosh...it is a killer combination. I was fortunate enough to have a delicious piece of white chocolate with Fruity Pebbles at a cute little chocolate shop in Newburyport, MA. I knew I had to create a dessert with this flavor combination.

Party in a Bar: Do you see those multi-colored specks of fruity deliciousness? It's the new funfetti! You really can't look at these guys without smiling. Party food for sure.

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Easy to Make: I promise this recipe is a piece of cake (er...blondie). No mixer required and easy cleanup. 

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Processed Fruity Pebbles 

Side note: You may be wondering why the cereal is processed down. To prevent soggy bits of cereal! Processed Fruity Pebbles = lots of flavor and no unpleasant chewy cereal bits. 

Let's make some dessert!

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White Chocolate Fruity Pebbles Blondies
Serving Size: 8 x 8 pan

Ingredients

1 cup fruity pebbles cereal

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cubed

8 ounces white chocolate, chopped

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

1 1/4 cups (156 grams) all purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8 x 8 pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Add the Fruity Pebbles to a food processor and pulse until they become a fine crumb, similar to sprinkles (see picture above). Set aside.

In a medium pot over low heat, add the butter and 8 ounces of white chocolate. Stir constantly until melted together. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Add the two eggs and sugar to a large bowl and whisk until just frothy. Gradually whisk in the chocolate mixture and then the vanilla and almond extracts until combined.

Being careful not to overmix, add the flour and salt and stir together until the flour is incorporated.

Lastly, gently fold the processed Fruity Pebbles and white chocolate chips into the batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 25 - 30 minutes or until the edges just begin to brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.

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