No-Bake Star Crunch Cookies: Better Than the Original
If you are a fan of Little Debbie's Star Crunch cookies, you will absolutely love this recipe. This copycat recipe takes the beloved no-bake treat to a whole new level. With a yummy mix of Rice Krispies, caramel bits, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows, these cookies are a perfect blend of chewy, crunchy, and gooey.
Equipment
- 2 half sheet pans
- Parchment paper
- ¼ cup ice cream scoop
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick, 4 ounces, 113 grams) unsalted butter (See Tip 1)
- 11 ounce package of caramel bits (See Tip 2)
- 10 ounce package of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (See Tip 3)
- ¼ cup milk
- 10 ounce package of mini marshmallows
- 6 cups (6 ounces, 170 grams) Rice Krispies
Instructions
- Line two half-sheet pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add the butter, caramel bits, chocolate chips, and milk to a large saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until all ingredients are melted, about 15 minutes.
- Add the mini marshmallows. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mini marshmallows are melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the Rice Krispies. Gently stir until the Rice Krispies are well coated.
- Scoop ¼ cup of the cookie mixture onto the prepared sheet pans. Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Then, press the cookies with your hand to form a disc. Use your fingers to smooth the cookies into a round shape.
- Allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. (See Tip 4)
- Yield: 22 Star Crunch Cookies.
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Tips/Notes
- May substitute salted butter for the unsalted butter.
- Unwrapped caramels may be substituted for the caramel bits.
- You may substitute regular semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips for the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- The Star Crunch cookies tend to be sticky. To help minimize the stickiness, gently turn the cookies over after about an hour to allow them to "dry" in the air.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 654IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 3mg
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