Homemade Star Crunch Cookies

Homemade Star Crunch Cookies

Recreate one of your favorite childhood cookies with this easy, no-bake, copycat recipe for star crunch cookies. They're chewy and chocolaty with a caramel flavor and crispy rice crunch in every bite.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
272 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Store cookies between layers of parchment or waxed paper in an airtight container up to a week on the counter, or up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Step 2
Melt butter over medium heat in a large, deep saucepan. Add cocoa powder and whisk until well combined.
Step 3
Unwrap 24 caramels and add them to the saucepan. Cook and stir until melted, about 5 minutes. Stir in condensed milk and vanilla.
Step 4
Add mini marshmallows and cook, stirring constantly until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Add salt and crispy rice cereal and stir until fully incorporated.
Step 5
Place a sheet of parchment or waxed paper on a flat surface. Lightly grease hands with cooking spray and press cereal mixture together to form sixteen 3-inch circular patties. Set aside until completely cool, about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • cooking spray
  • 1 (10 ounce) package mini marshmallows
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 (11 ounce) package caramel candies

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