No Bake Coffee Crunch Cookies (Printable)

Crispy cereal treats with espresso flavor, pecans, and chocolate drizzle. No oven needed—just chill and enjoy.

# 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 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

→ Topping (optional)

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 a 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 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add brown sugar, brewed coffee, espresso powder, and salt. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and just begins to bubble, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the hot coffee mixture over the Rice Krispies mixture. Using a spatula, quickly stir until everything is evenly coated with the coffee syrup.
05 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Press gently with your hand to shape if needed.
06 - Optional: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth. Drizzle over the formed cookies.
07 - Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes until the cookies are firm and set.
08 - Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for best quality and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in under ten minutes but taste like you put in way more effort
  • The coffee flavor is deep and satisfying without being overwhelming
  • Perfect for when you need a sweet treat but do not want to turn on the oven
02 -
  • The coffee mixture needs to be hot when you pour it over the cereal, or the marshmallows will not melt properly
  • Work quickly once you combine the wet and dry ingredients, as the mixture starts to set fast
  • If your cookies are too soft after chilling, they probably needed more time in the fridge
03 -
  • Use room temperature marshmallows so they melt evenly into the hot mixture
  • If the coffee mixture seems too thick, add one more tablespoon of brewed coffee before combining

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