No Bake Coffee Crunch Rice Krispie Cookies (Print View)
Crispy, coffee-infused no-bake cookies with pecans and chocolate drizzle. Ready in 10 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
03 - 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional)
→ 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
→ Topping (optional)
10 - 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil
# How to Make:
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 chopped pecans if using. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
03 - Place medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt butter, then add brown sugar, brewed coffee, espresso powder, and sea salt. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until mixture is smooth and just begins to bubble. Remove from heat immediately and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour hot coffee mixture over the dry ingredients. Working quickly, fold with spatula until all components are evenly coated with the coffee syrup.
05 - Using cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds onto prepared baking sheet. Gently press with fingers to shape into compact rounds.
06 - Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Drizzle over shaped cookies using spoon or fork.
07 - Transfer baking sheet to refrigerator. Chill for at least 30 minutes until cookies are firm and hold their shape.
08 - Transfer cookies to airtight container. Keep refrigerated for up to 1 week for optimal texture and freshness.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The coffee flavor is sophisticated but not bitter thanks to the brown sugar sweetness
- They come together in literally ten minutes with zero oven time required
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- The coffee mixture thickens quickly as it cools, so work fast when combining it with the cereal
- These cookies need that fridge time to fully set— otherwise they'll taste good but fall apart in your hands
03 -
- Press the mixture firmly into the scoop before releasing— it helps the cookies hold their shape better
- If your chocolate seizes while melting, whisk in a tiny bit more coconut oil to smooth it out