Cocoa Pebbles Treats
These easy-to-make no-bake Cocoa Pebbles Treats put a chocolatey twist on everyone’s favorite marshmallow squares! You can make a similar version with Cocoa Krispies, too!
These Cocoa Pebbles Rice Krispies Treats are the nostalgic snack you know and love from childhood — but with a chocolatey twist! For an airier texture, use Cocoa Krispies instead to make Cocoa Rice Krispies Treats!
This 4-ingredient Cocoa Pebbles Treats Recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make. The result is a batch of crispy, chewy, marshmallowy squares that are perfect for just about any occasion.
How Do You Make Cocoa Pebbles Treats?
Step 1: Begin by lining a 9×13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with non-stick spray and set aside.
Step 2: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once the butter has melted, add in 8 cups of the marshmallows and stir continuously with a rubber spatula until the butter and marshmallows have melted and blended together.
Step 3: Remove from heat and add in the cereal, vanilla, and the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows and stir until well coated.
Step 4: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan coated with cooking spray. Spray your hands with non-stick spray and gently press the mixture into the pan, don’t press down too hard or you’ll end up with hard treats.
Step 5: Once assembled, let the treats cool at room temperature; about 20 minutes. Remove from the pan and cut into 2-inch squares. They’re best served the same day.
Are Cocoa Pebbles Treats Gluten-Free?
You can make this recipe celiac-friendly by using gluten-free ingredients. The Pebbles cereals are labeled as gluten-free, however, Cocoa Krispies are not, as they contain malt (which is from barley). Chances are, you can also find allergy-friendly versions of these cereals, too.
Don’t forget, you’ll also want to make sure to use marshmallows that are made in a gluten-free facility. To be safe, just be sure to read all labels.
Are Cocoa Pebbles Treats Dairy-Free?
These tasty treats are not dairy-free since they’re made with butter, but you can make an easy substitution. Replace the butter with 4 tablespoons of coconut oil (and again, read the labels of the other ingredients), and you’ll have a dairy-free version of this recipe.
Can You Use Other Cereals In Cocoa Pebbles Treats?
Yes! You can get creative by using your family’s favorite cereal! Use this simple recipe to make Fruity Pebbles Treats, Cap’n Crunch Treats (just reduce the butter by 2 tablespoons), and of course, the tried-and-true Rice Krispies Treats!
Yep, these treats are a win-win: they’re super easy to make, plus everyone loves them! Whip up a batch of Cocoa Pebbles Treats for your next gathering, or for the family any night of the week!
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Cocoa Pebbles Treats
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons salted butter
- 10 cups mini marshmallows divided
- 9 cups Cocoa Pebbles Cereal*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil, spray the aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large pot, once the butter has melted, add in 8 cups of the marshmallows and stir continuously with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the marshmallows have melted.
- Remove from heat and add in the cereal, vanilla, and the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spray your hands with non-stick spray and gently press the mixture into the pan, don’t press down too hard or you’ll end up with hard treats.
- Allow the treats to cool for about 20 minutes before removing from the pan and slicing into 24 pieces.
Notes
- Cocoa Pebbles may be substituted for other pebbles or rice krispies flavored cereals.
- For Dairy Free: These tasty treats are not dairy-free since they’re made with butter, but you can make an easy substitution. Replace the butter with 4 tablespoons of coconut oil (and again, read the labels of the other ingredients), and you’ll have a dairy-free version of this recipe.
- Gluten Free: You can make this recipe celiac-friendly by using gluten-free ingredients. The Pebbles cereals are labeled as gluten-free, however, Cocoa Krispies are not, as they contain malt (which is from barley). Chances are, you can also find allergy-friendly versions of these cereals, too. Don’t forget, you’ll also want to make sure to use marshmallows that are made in a gluten-free facility. To be safe, just be sure to read all labels.
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Can you make a peanut butter version of this? If so how would you add it in?
You could add 1/2 cup of peanut butter and should be fine. I would probably add an additional 1 cup of cereal to help absorb.
What would the approximate amount be if it was measured based on weight? Like, how many bags of mini marshmallows (they’re 10 oz) and cereal boxes (11 oz. Or 27.5 oz.) would I need to buy to make this?
It’s not an exact amount, but about 2 bags of marshmallows and a family size box of cereal should cover what you need.
Made this I today for a quick and tasty treat for the family!
What is the purpose for the “vanilla extract”? Is it a must have or can you get by w/o it???
It’s for flavor, you can omit it if you’d like.
These were really good. I made the gluten free version with Cocoa Pebbles and threw in a cup chocolate chips because – why not? And it turned out super chocately and delicious.
So glad you enjoyed them – nothing wrong with a little extra chocolate!
Delicious and easy! I used big marshmallows because that’s all I had and they turned out great. I actually like the taste of these more than regular rice crispy treats. The fam loved them too since they’re all chocoholics 🤎🍫
I just made a batch of these and I can’t wait to dig in! I’ve been teased for years about my inedible, rock hard cereal treats but I feel like I may have redeemed myself with this recipe!
What’s the point of using aluminum foil and then spraying it with cooking spray?
Using aluminum foil or parchment paper makes it easy to lift the treats out of the pan for slicing. It also makes the pan easier to clean. However, the treats will stick to ungreased aluminum or parchment and cause it to tear leaving possible pieces on the treat.
So my man loves chocolate more than he loves me and i made these for him but i substituted 2 cops of chopped up whoppers for 2 of the cups of coco crispies and they were AMAZING!!!!!! I’m not much of a sweets person but he may have to fight me for some of these!!
These are awesome. Thanks!
Looking forward to making these! What comparable measurement would you give if you already have big marshmallows?
Each cup of mini marshmallows is about 2 ounces or 8 regular sized marshmallows. With regular sized marshmallows the last two reserved cups won’t mix as well because they are too big, but don’t melt them into the rest because they will make the treats gummy. You could try cutting the remaining 2 cups worth into smaller pieces before mixing in with the cereal at the end.
Delicious!
Cocoa krispies are actually gluten free it’s on the box
Yes, but marshmallows aren’t.
Thank you! Fun and delicious.
Thank you so much for sharing my strawberry delight recipe! And now I need to go into my kitchen and make these yummy looking treats.