No Bake Coffee Crunch Cookies (Print Version)

Crispy, chewy coffee-infused treats made with Rice Krispies, toasted pecans, and espresso. Ready in 10 minutes with no baking required.

# 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 Make It:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
02 - In a large bowl, combine Rice Krispies cereal, mini marshmallows, and toasted pecans. Set aside.
03 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar, brewed coffee, espresso powder, and salt. Stir constantly until smooth and just beginning to bubble, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour hot coffee mixture over Rice Krispies mixture. Quickly fold with spatula until evenly coated.
05 - Using cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds onto prepared baking sheet. Press gently to shape as needed.
06 - Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
07 - Refrigerate cookies for at least 30 minutes until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly perfect, with crispy cereal and chewy marshmallow in every bite
  • They come together in under ten minutes of actual work
  • The coffee flavor is sophisticated but still feels like a nostalgic treat
02 -
  • The coffee mixture needs to be hot enough to coat everything but not boiling, or it can make the cereal soggy
  • Work quickly once you pour the coating over the cereal, it starts setting up immediately
  • These really do need that chilling time to hold their shape properly
03 -
  • Measure your espresso powder carefully, a little goes an incredibly long way
  • Set your timer for the chilling step, patience here makes the difference between crumbly cookies and ones that hold together beautifully

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