Coffee Crunch Rice Krispie Cookies (Printable version)

Crispy, chewy treats infused with rich coffee flavor and crunchy pecans, ready in 10 minutes 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 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The coffee flavor is deep and satisfying without being overwhelming
  • They come together in under 15 minutes of active time
  • That perfect contrast between crispy cereal and chewy marshmallow bits
  • No oven required, which is a gift during hot summer months
02 -
  • The coffee mixture needs to be hot enough to coat everything but not so hot it completely melts the marshmallows
  • Work fast once you pour the coffee mixture over the cereal, or it will start cooling and become hard to mix
  • These cookies really do need the full 30 minutes chilling time to set properly
03 -
  • If your coffee mixture starts to seize or look grainy, whisk in a teaspoon of water
  • Use dark brown sugar for an even deeper molasses flavor
  • The espresso powder can be increased to 1.5 tablespoons for serious coffee lovers

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