No Bake Coffee Crunch Cookies (Printable)
Crispy cereal treats infused with brewed coffee and espresso, loaded with toasted pecans for extra crunch.
# 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 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
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 a silicone baking mat and set aside.
02 - In a large 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 salt. Stir constantly until mixture is smooth and just begins to bubble, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the hot coffee mixture over the Rice Krispies mixture. Using a spatula, quickly stir until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Press gently to shape cookies as needed.
06 - Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over the cookies evenly.
07 - Place baking sheet in refrigerator and chill cookies for at least 30 minutes until completely set.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in under ten minutes of active cooking, which means you can satisfy that sweet tooth impulse almost instantly
- The coffee flavor is sophisticated enough for adults but the crunchy cereal keeps it playful and nostalgic
02 -
- Working quickly once the coffee mixture is ready is crucial—let it cool too much and it'll seize up, making everything difficult to coat
- The line between perfectly set and hard as rocks is thin, so start checking your cookies after 25 minutes in the fridge
03 -
- Measure your cereal by weight if you want consistency—cup measurements can vary wildly between brands
- If your kitchen is warm, work with half the mixture at a time to prevent it from cooling too quickly