Description
Irresistible no-bake star crunch cookies deliver sweet caramel magic with crispy rice cereal and chocolate coating. Chocolate lovers will savor these quick, simple treats perfect for satisfying sudden dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 10 oz mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 11 oz caramel bits
- 6 cups (170 grams) Rice Krispies
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
Preparation Ingredients:
(None)
Instructions
- Prepare two parchment-lined baking sheets, ensuring a clean, non-stick surface for your no-bake treats.
- Combine butter, caramel bits, chocolate chips, and milk in a large saucepan, gently melting over low heat while stirring periodically until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Introduce mini marshmallows to the melted mixture, continuing to cook on low heat and stirring intermittently until the marshmallows dissolve completely and blend seamlessly.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and fold in Rice Krispies cereal, carefully coating each crisp morsel with the decadent chocolate-caramel mixture.
- Using a measured scoop, deposit ¼ cup portions onto the prepared baking sheets, allowing the mixture to rest briefly before delicately pressing each mound into a smooth, rounded disc.
- Leave the cookies to cool and solidify at room temperature, ensuring they develop a perfectly set texture.
- Once completely cooled, transfer the star crunch cookies to an airtight container, where they will maintain their delightful crunch and flavor for up to seven days.
Notes
- Swap caramel bits with dairy-free caramel for vegan or lactose-intolerant friends without losing that rich, gooey sweetness.
- Use low-heat technique carefully to prevent burning chocolate and caramel, which can quickly turn bitter and ruin the entire batch.
- Work quickly when shaping cookies to ensure even distribution of ingredients and maintain the perfect chewy texture before mixture hardens.
- Consider using silicone mats instead of parchment paper for easier cookie removal and more consistent cooling surface.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg