Copycat Star Crunch Recipe
Servings: 22
Calories: 199kcal
Just like the childhood Little Debbie's treat, this no bake Copycat Star Crunch recipe is simple to make with less than 10 ingredients!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder , optional
- 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 20 soft caramels
- 5 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups puffed rice cereal
Instructions
- In a large pot, stir together the ½ cup salted butter, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ teaspoon espresso powder. Whisk in the 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk until combined.
- When mixed well, stir in the 20 soft caramels until completely melted and smooth. Add in the 5 ½ cups mini marshmallows and mix unit melted and smooth.
- Remove from the heat and quickly stir in the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Fold in the 5 cups puffed rice cereal and fold until the cereal is evenly coated with the mixture.
- Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper and use a large cookie scoop to scoop out the cookies onto the parchment and gently press down into a flatter shape.
- Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Serve immediately or place in an airtight container for up to three days.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
