No Bake Coffee Crunch Krispie (Printable Version)
Crispy cereal treats infused with rich coffee flavor and crunchy pecans, ready without baking.
# What You'll 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 packed light brown sugar
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
→ Topping
10 - 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil
# Step-by-Step:
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 thoroughly and set aside.
03 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, brewed coffee, espresso powder, and sea salt. Stir continuously until smooth and bubbling, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour hot coffee syrup over the cereal mixture. Using a spatula, fold quickly and vigorously until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds onto prepared baking sheet. Gently press with the back of the spoon to shape into rounds.
06 - Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
07 - Transfer baking sheet to refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes until cookies are firm and set.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The coffee flavor is deep and sophisticated, not just sugary sweet
- No oven means you can make them even when your kitchen feels like a sauna
- They somehow stay crispy for days, which feels like magic
02 -
- The hot coffee mixture sets up fast, so work quickly once it's ready
- These really do need that fridge time to hold their shape properly
03 -
- Use fresh espresso powder, old stuff loses its punch quickly
- Press the cookie mixture firmly so they hold together better