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Homemade Star Crunch

Homemade Star Crunch

This recipe is for no-bake cookies made with crispy rice cereal, melted chocolate and gooey caramel.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 18
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Equipment (affiliate links)

  • 1 large baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper
  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • 1 Cookie Scoop

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, 113 g)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (42 g)
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 22 soft caramels I used Werther's Soft and chewy caramels
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups mini marshmallows (10 ounces) bag
  • 6 cups rice krispies

Instructions

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. You can also grease the paper, but I didn't have any issue with sticking.
  • In a large pot over low heat melt the butter then stir in the cocoa powder.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • With a wooden spoon or spatula, stir in the sweetened condensed milk and mix together until fully combined.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • Add the caramels and mix until melted and combined, the mixture may look slightly broken at first but it will smooth out.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • Add the vanilla, salt and marshmallows and mix until melted and combined.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • Remove from heat and quickly stir in the cereal.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • Using a large cookie scoop, drop scoops onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the baking sheet and enjoy or store!