Little Debbie Star Crunch
A nostalgic treat that combines the crunchiness of Rice Krispy cereal with chocolate, caramel, and marshmallows for a delightful experience.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Mixture
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
- 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 20 pieces soft caramels Use Werther's for best results
- 5 1/2 cups mini marshmallows About 1 10 oz. bag
- 5 cups Rice Krispy cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, add the butter, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Melt over medium-low heat while stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until combined.
- Add in the caramel candy and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows and mix until melted and smooth.
- Remove the pot from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the Rice Krispy cereal until it is evenly coated with the melted mixture.
- Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper. Use a large cookie scoop to drop cookies onto the parchment.
- Place the pans in the refrigerator and let the cookies sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to three days. Can be frozen for up to three months.