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    Home » Dessert

    Cocoa Pebble Treats

    Published: Nov 1, 2022 by Lee · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments .

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    These Cocoa Pebble Treats are loaded with chocolate and marshmallows! They have mini marshmallows mixed into the treats themselves and are topped with a coating of chocolate crunch and then finished with a smooth chocolate topping. Best yet, they're gluten free, nut free, eggless and can easily be vegan!

    A square of Cocoa Pebble Treat.

    These Cocoa Pebble Treats are so easy to make! They're perfect for when you need a last minute dessert for the kids, a party or for a late night no bake snack! If you're a cocoa pebbles and fruity pebbles fan, make sure to check out my Fruity Pebbles Cookies, Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream and my Fruity Pebbles Treats!

    If you're looking for more easy no-bake treats, try my Chocolate Wow Butter Bars, S'mores Snack Mix, or my Oreo Fudge!

    Jump to:
    • Reasons to Love These Treats
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • How to Make Cocoa Pebble Treats
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other No-Bake Treats You'll Love
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    • Cocoa Pebble Treats

    Reasons to Love These Treats

    • Allergy Friendly- This recipe is gluten free, nut free, eggless and easily vegan. 
    • Chocolate- These treats are topped with both a chocolate crackle and smooth melted chocolate. If you want to skip the crackle you can just do the melted chocolate.
    • Marshmallows- They're made with mini vegan marshmallows that are also mixed into the treats themselves and sprinkled on top.
    • Easy to Make- They're no bake and can be made in the microwave! If you love microwave baking, check out my Chocolate Chip Mug Cake!

    Ingredient Notes

    Mini Marshmallows, chocolate chips, cocoa pebbles, butter, salt and vanilla in separate containers.
    • Chocolate Chips- Make sure to use allergy friendly. 
    • Unsalted Butter/ Vegan Baking Stick- Use vegan baking sticks to make this recipe vegan.
    • Pure Vanilla Extract- Make sure the vanilla you use is pure and gf or the treats will taste chemically. 
    • Kosher Salt- To help bring out all the flavors.
    • Marshmallows- I like to use 10 ounces of mini marshmallows. I find they melt more evenly, especially with vegan marshmallows.
    • Cocoa Pebbles- You can use whatever gluten free/vegan chocolate rice cereal that you desire.

    See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutions and Variations

    How to Make these Vegan

    • Use a gluten free/vegan chocolate rice cereal. Make sure to read the labels if you're allergic to nuts.
    • Only use unsalted vegan baking sticks.
    • Use chocolate chips that are gluten free, nut free and vegan.
    • Make sure the marshmallows you use are gluten free and vegan.

    This recipe has not been tested with these substitutions and/or variations due to celiac disease and food allergies. If you change any of the ingredients, please let us know how the recipe turned out in the comments below!

    Cutting the cooled treat into squares in the dish.

    How to Make Cocoa Pebble Treats

    Here are the step by step instructions to make these gluten free cocoa krispie treats! 

    Step 1: Melt The Butter/Vegan Baking Stick

    Place the butter or vegan baking stick in a heat safe bowl. Microwave in 20 second increments until fully melted.

    Step 2: Add in the Salt and Vanilla

    Whisk the salt and the vanilla into the melted butter.

    Step 3: Add the Marshmallows

    Add in the 10oz of mini marshmallows and use a spatula to coat them all with the melted butter.

    A glass bowl of melted butter.
    Step 2
    A glass bowl of mini marshmallows with a spatula.
    Step 3

    Step 4: Melt the Marshmallows

    Put the bowl back in the microwave and heat in 40 second increment, whisking after each time, until the marshmallows are melted and the marshmallows and butter are fully incorporated.

    If using vegan marshmallows, you may need to whisk hard and quickly to make sure the butter and marshmallows are incorporated.

    Step 5: Add the Cocoa Pebbles and Mini Marshmallows

    Pour the 6 cups of cocoa pebbles and 1 cup of mini marshmallows into the melted marshmallows. Use a spatula to combine and coat completely.

    Press the treats into a greased 9 x 13 pan and set aside.

    Melted marshmallows in a bowl.
    Step 4
    Adding in more marshmallows.
    Step 5- part 1
    Filling a baking dish with the mix.
    Step 5- part 2

    Step 6: Make the Chocolate Crunch Recipe

    Heat 2 cups of chocolate chips with 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter or vegan baking stick in the microwave in 20 second increments.

    Once melted, stir in the ¾ cup of cocoa pebbles. Spread the mixture on top of the cocoa pebble treats. It tastes like a crunch bar when it hardens!

    A bowl of chocolate topping.
    Step 6- part 1
    Adding the chocolate to the top.
    Step 6- part 2

    Step 7: Melt the Chocolate Topping and Sprinkle the Mini Marshmallows

    If desired, melted another ½ cup of chocolate chips in 20 second increments.

    Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the chocolate crunch topping for a smooth finish and place down some extra mini marshmallows into the melted chocolate so they stick.

    Adding a layer of warm chocolate on top.
    Step 7- part 1
    Mini marshmallows dot the top of the dish.
    Step 7- part 2

    Expert Baking Tips

    • Melt the Butter and Marshmallows Slowly- If you're using vegan marshmallows, I recommend heating them slowly in the microwave. I find vegan marshmallows are very difficult to work with and really want to resist melting. They also have a tendency to want to separate from the butter/vegan baking stick. Make sure you whisk in-between each heating session to reincorporate the butter with the marshmallows.
    • Melt the Chocolate Slowly- If you rush this process and try to even heat the chocolate in 20 second increments (instead of 15 second increments), you can overheat the chocolate. If that happens it will seize up and basically not be usable.

    Recipe FAQs

    How many treats does this make?


    I cut mine into rectangles that are about 3 inches by 2 inches. If you do that, it makes about 20.

    You can cut them into smaller squares if you wish.

    Do I have to use mini marshmallows?


    I find when melting vegan marshmallows, the mini ones seem to melt better.

    If using non vegan marshmallows, you can use the large ones. You will need about 40.

    Are cocoa pebbles vegan?


    Although cocoa pebbles say gluten free and do not contain any obvious animal products, I read that they may or may not contain vitamin D3 that is synthesized from lanolin, which is derived from sheep wool.

    There is vegan vitamin D3 which comes from lichen...so I am unsure as to where it comes from in the cocoa pebbles.

    To play it safe, you can buy a labeled vegan chocolate rice cereal. There are quite a few brands that make it, however many are made in facilities with nuts...so please read your labels if you have nut allergies.

    Can I use a non chocolate rice cereal?


    Yes of course! They just won't be "cocoa" pebble treats then! They will still be delish!

    How do I store these Cocoa Pebble Treats?


    Cut the treats into rectangles or squares and store the Cocoa Pebble Treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

    You can freeze the treats for up to 30 days. Wrap the individually cut treats in aluminum foil and then pop them in a zip top bag or put into a freezer safe airtight container.

    To thaw, place the treats on the counter for 2 hours or until they are soft.

    Several squares of chocolate and marshmallow treats on wax paper.

    Other No-Bake Treats You'll Love

    • White Chocolate Fudge
    • Oreo Dip
    • S'mores Dip
    • Chocolate Ganache Tart

    Did you try this recipe? Please leave me a ⭐ review below!

    Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @laneandgreyfare and follow along on Pinterest, Facebook and YouTube! Enjoy!!! 

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    A square of Cocoa Pebble Treat.

    Cocoa Pebble Treats

    Author: Lee
    These Cocoa Pebble Treats are loaded with chocolate and marshmallows! They have mini marshmallows mixed into the treats themselves and are topped with a coating of chocolate crunch and then finished with a smooth chocolate topping. Best yet, they're gluten free, nut free, eggless and can easily be vegan!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Rest Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 Treats
    Calories 265 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the Treats

    • 10 ounces Mini Marshmallows
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan baking stick
    • 6 cups cocoa pebbles
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • Pinch Kosher Salt
    • 1 cup mini marshmallows (not melted)

    For the Topping

    • 2 ½ cups chocolate chips (½ cup kept separate)
    • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan baking stick
    • ¾ cup cocoa pebbles
    • extra mini marshmallows for sprinkling

    Instructions
     

    For the Treats

    • Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan and set aside.
    • Place the butter or vegan baking stick in a heat safe bowl. Microwave in 20 second increments until fully melted. 
    • Whisk the salt and the vanilla into the melted butter.
    • Add in the 10oz of mini marshmallows and use a spatula to coat them all with the melted butter.
    • Put the bowl back in the microwave and heat in 40 second increments, whisking after each time, until the marshmallows are melted and the marshmallows and butter are fully incorporated.
    • If using vegan marshmallows, you may need to whisk hard and quickly to make sure the butter and marshmallows are incorporated. 
    • Pour the 6 cups of cocoa pebbles and 1 cup of mini marshmallows into the melted marshmallows. Use a spatula to combine and coat completely. 
    • Press the treats into the greased 9 x 13 pan and set aside.
    • Heat 2 cups of chocolate chips with 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter or vegan baking stick in the microwave in 20 second increments.
    • Once melted, stir in the ¾ cup of cocoa pebbles. Spread the mixture on top of the cocoa pebble treats. It tastes like a crunch bar when it hardens!
    • If desired, melted another ½ cup of chocolate chips in 20 second increments.
    • Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the chocolate crunch topping for a smooth finish and place down some extra mini marshmallows into the melted chocolate so they stick. 
    • Let sit for about an hour until the chocolate hardens.
    • Cut into squares or rectangles. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    Vegan: Use vegan gluten free chocolate rice cereal, use gluten free/vegan chocolate chips, vegan baking sticks and vegan marshmallows. 
    Storing: Store extra treats for up to 3 days in an airtight container or in a zip top bag at room temperature.
    Freezing: The cocoa pebble treats can be frozen in an airtight container or in a zip top bag for up to 14 days. To thaw, leave out on the counter for about 2 hours or until the chocolate is not so hard that it will crack your teeth!
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 495IUCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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    1. nancy

      December 17, 2022 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      so easy to make and it was a hit!

      Reply
      • Lee

        December 17, 2022 at 10:58 pm

        Thank you!!!

        Reply

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