No Bake Coffee Crunch Cookies (Printable)

Crispy, chewy coffee-infused treats ready in minutes. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.

# What You 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

→ Chocolate Drizzle

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 and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Krispies cereal, mini marshmallows, and toasted pecans. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
03 - Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt butter, then add brown sugar, brewed coffee, espresso powder, and sea salt. Stir continuously until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency and begins to bubble, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour the hot coffee syrup over the prepared cereal mixture. Using a spatula, fold and stir rapidly until all dry ingredients are evenly coated.
06 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently press each mound to form a rounded cookie shape.
07 - Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until mixture is completely smooth and fluid.
08 - Drizzle melted chocolate mixture over each cookie using a spoon or piping bag for even distribution.
09 - Transfer baking sheet to refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 30 minutes, or until cookies are completely set and firm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They come together in literally ten minutes of active time which means you can satisfy that 3pm sugar + caffeine urge without turning on your oven
  • The texture is this perfect collision between crunch and chew that keeps you reaching for just one more
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now except maybe the espresso powder
02 -
  • Work fast once you pour that coffee mixture over the cereal because it starts setting up quickly and you want everything evenly coated
  • The mixture might feel a bit loose when you're scooping but they'll hold together perfectly after chilling so don't panic
  • If your kitchen is warm, these might get a little soft at room temperature so keep them chilled until you're ready to serve
03 -
  • Toast your pecans in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes before adding them—it amplifies their flavor and adds this gorgeous warmth
  • Let the coffee mixture cool for just 30 seconds before pouring it over the cereal if you want the marshmallows to keep more of their shape
  • Use a kitchen scissors to snip any oversized marshmallows in half first so they distribute more evenly throughout the mixture

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