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Cocoa Pebbles Easter Nests

Cocoa Pebbles Easter Nests: Easy No-Bake Chocolate Treats

Cocoa Pebbles Easter Nests make for delightful no-bake chocolate treats that are easy to prepare and perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 nests
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Substitute with salted butter by omitting additional salt.
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt Can be omitted if using salted butter.
  • ¾ bag mini marshmallows Approximately 4 cups needed from a 10 oz bag.
  • 6 cups Cocoa Pebbles cereal Can substitute with Rice Krispies or Fruity Pebbles.
For the Filling
  • 18 tablespoons creamy peanut butter Alternatives include Nutella, cookie butter, or spreads.
For the Topping
  • to taste sprinkles Optional decorative topping for added color.
  • 54 mini Cadbury eggs Approximately 3 per nest; can swap for any chocolate eggs or jellybeans.

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tins
  • large pot
  • spatula
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Muffin Tins: Lightly grease two 12-cup muffin tins with cooking spray.
  2. Melt Butter and Salt: Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter over low heat with ⅛ teaspoon of salt.
  3. Incorporate Mini Marshmallows: Add ¾ of a 10 oz bag of mini marshmallows and stir until melted.
  4. Fold in Cocoa Pebbles: Gently fold in 6 cups of Cocoa Pebbles cereal into the melted marshmallow mixture.
  5. Shape the Nests: Spoon about 3 to 4 tablespoons of the mixture into each muffin cup.
  6. Cool and Set: Let the nests sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  7. Fill with Peanut Butter: Add about 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter to the center of each nest.
  8. Decorate with Toppings: Top each nest with sprinkles and 3 mini Cadbury eggs.
  9. Remove from Muffin Tins: Carefully loosen the nests from the muffin tin and place them onto a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1nestCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover Cocoa Pebbles Easter Nests in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for longer storage. For extended storage, freeze them in a single layer for up to 2 months.

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