No Bake Coffee Crunch Rice Krispie (Printable)
Crispy coffee-infused treats with crunchy pecans and optional chocolate drizzle. Ready in 10 minutes, no oven required.
# What You'll 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 packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/4 cup cooled strong brewed coffee
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
# How to Make It:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Krispies cereal, mini marshmallows, and pecans if using. Set aside for coating.
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. Using a spatula, quickly stir until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds of mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Press gently to shape if needed.
06 - Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
07 - Refrigerate cookies for at least 30 minutes until firm and set.
08 - Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The coffee flavor is subtle but sophisticated, like your favorite latte turned into something you can eat with your fingers
- They come together in under ten minutes, meaning you can satisfy a sweet tooth without turning on the oven or dirtying more than two bowls
02 -
- The coffee mixture thickens quickly once it starts bubbling, so have your cereal bowl ready and work fast when combining
- Room temperature coffee works better than hot coffee, as it will not melt the marshmallows too quickly while mixing
03 -
- Use freshly brewed coffee and do not try to substitute instant granules in this step, as the liquid coffee affects the texture
- If your marshmallows seem especially stale, add them with the hot coffee mixture for 30 seconds to help them soften