These Cocoa Loops Crispy Treats are a simple cereal dessert made with the new Cocoa Loops cereal. They have that classic chocolate cereal flavor combined with ooey gooey marshmallowy goodness.
You might notice they have more of a crunch than what you get from classic crispy treats and we actually love that. We’ll definitely make them again.
This recipe is good ALL YEAR LONG. Add it to your no-bake dessert rotation and surprise the kids any time of year. If you know someone who loves cereal treats, these make a fun surprise.
Looking for other marshmallow treats made with cereal besides Rice Krispies? Check out our Froot Loops crispy treats, Fruity Pebbles treats or our Lucky Charms treats. They’re all ridiculously good.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe…
- If you love chocolate cereal like Cocoa Pebbles or Cocoa Puffs, you’ll love these new Cocoa Loops Crispy Treats. They taste like a chocolate marshmallow bar.
- They’re perfect if you like your crispy treats gooey but still have that slight crispiness.
- They have chocolatey flavor but they’re not overly fudgy. So even people who aren’t big chocolate fans will love them.
Ingredients
- Cocoa Loops cereal – light chocolate cereal is a fun twist on normal rice cereal treats.
- Marshmallows – always use fresh marshmallows. Mini marshmallows melt faster.
- Butter – we like unsalted butter because it allows you to control how much salt goes in the recipe.
- Vanilla – deepens and balances the flavor.
- Salt – That little pinch really enhances the flavors.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Cocoa Loops Crispy Treats
Lightly spray a 9×13 inch pan. Set aside.
In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and stir gently until just melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
Add the Cocoa Loops and fold until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Use lightly buttered or damp hands to gently press the treats into an even layer. Don’t compact them or the bars will turn dense.
Let the treats cool at room temperature for 1 hour before slicing into squares.
Top Tip
Heat the mixture just long enough to melt the marshmallows otherwise you’ll overheat it which will cause them to be hard.
Don’t press the cocoa loops treats mixture into the pan too firmly or they can become too hard.
Store the treats in an airtight zipper bag or container to prevent them from getting stale.
Storage
If stored in an airtight container, these Cocoa Loops treats will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Want them to last longer? Place them in a freezer safe storage bag or container. They’ll last a couple months stored like this. Before serving, allow them to come to room temperature first.
Other No Bake Desserts You’ll Love
- No Bake Mixed Berry Cheesecake
- Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
- Lemon Mousse Recipe
- Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
- Easy Oreo Delight
FAQ
I’ve had this happen a few times. It’s usually because you allowed the marshmallow mixture to get too hot or you pressed the treats too firmly into the pan.
Not at all. They have a nice chocolate flavor, but they’re not too chocolatey or fudgy.
They taste like the best chocolate marshmallow treat you’ve ever had. They’re gooey with lots of stretchy marshmallow, but also crunchy.
Cocoa Loops Treats Recipe
Ingredients
- 7 Cups Cocoa Loops Cereal
- 12 Oz Mini Marshmallows
- 6 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- ½ Tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¼ Tsp Fine Salt
- Nonstick Spray
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 9×13 inch pan. Set aside.
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and stir gently until just melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
- Add the Cocoa Loops and fold until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Use lightly buttered or damp hands to gently press the treats into an even layer. Don’t compact them or the bars will turn dense.
- Let the treats cool at room temperature for 1 hour before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Make sure you spray the utensils with cooking spray; this recipe is sticky.
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