No Bake Coffee Crunch Cookies (Printable Version)

Crispy cereal treats with espresso, marshmallows, and pecans. Ready in 10 minutes, no oven required.

# What You 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

→ Chocolate Topping (Optional)

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 silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large bowl, combine Rice Krispies cereal, mini marshmallows, and pecans if using. Mix well 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 smooth and just beginning to bubble, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour hot coffee mixture over cereal mixture. Quickly fold with a spatula until evenly coated, working efficiently before mixture begins to set.
05 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds onto prepared baking sheet. Press gently with the back of the spoon to flatten slightly if desired.
06 - Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over shaped cookies using a fork or spoon.
07 - Refrigerate cookies for at least 30 minutes until completely set and firm to the touch.
08 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for optimal freshness and texture.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • No oven means you can satisfy that cookie craving in ten minutes flat
  • The coffee flavor deepens as they chill, making tomorrow's batch even better than today's
02 -
  • Work quickly once the coffee mixture is ready, or it will start seizing up and become impossible to stir
  • The cookies seem soft when you first shape them, but they firm up beautifully in the fridge
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan for three minutes before adding them, and thank me later
  • If the mixture becomes too stiff to scoop, warm it gently in the microwave for ten seconds

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