No Bake Coffee Crunch Krispie (Printable View)

Crunchy coffee-flavored cereal treats with pecans, ready in minutes without baking

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
03 - 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

→ Coffee Mixture

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
05 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/4 cup brewed strong coffee, cooled
07 - 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Chocolate Topping

10 - 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Krispies cereal, mini marshmallows, and toasted pecans. Mix gently and set aside.
03 - Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt butter, then add brown sugar, brewed coffee, espresso powder, and sea salt. Stir constantly until mixture is smooth and begins to bubble, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
04 - Stir vanilla extract into the hot coffee mixture until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour the hot coffee mixture over the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, fold quickly until all cereal and marshmallows are evenly coated.
06 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds onto the prepared baking sheet. Press gently with the back of the spoon to flatten slightly into cookie shapes.
07 - Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted. Drizzle over cookies using a spoon or piping bag.
08 - Transfer baking sheet to refrigerator. Chill for at least 30 minutes or until cookies are firm and set.
09 - Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for best texture and freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is somewhere between a Rice Krispie treat and a chocolate cluster, which means youre getting the best of both worlds
  • You can customize the coffee intensity to match your morning brew preferences
  • They keep beautifully in the fridge, making them perfect for batch prep
02 -
  • Once the coffee mixture hits the cereal, you have about 3 minutes before it starts cooling and getting stubborn to work with
  • If your marshmallows melt completely into the mixture, you will still get delicious cookies, just slightly less chewy ones
  • These need to stay chilled or they will get sad and lose their shape at room temperature
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies that look professionally made
  • Toasting the pecans in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding them makes them incredibly fragrant
  • If the chocolate seizes while melting, add a teaspoon more coconut oil and keep stirring

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