No Bake Coffee Crunch Cookies (Printable)

Crispy, chewy treats with rich coffee flavor and crunchy pecans. Ready in minutes without turning on the oven.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
03 - 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

→ 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

10 - 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil

# How to Make:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - In a large bowl, combine Rice Krispies, mini marshmallows, and pecans (if using). Set aside.
03 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar, brewed coffee, espresso powder, and salt. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and just begins to bubble (about 2–3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the hot coffee mixture over the Rice Krispies mixture. Quickly stir with a spatula until everything is evenly coated.
05 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Press gently to shape if needed.
06 - Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over the cookies.
07 - Chill cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
08 - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • No oven required, which means your kitchen stays cool and your life stays simple
  • The coffee flavor hits differently than regular cookies, like a little morning pick-me-up in dessert form
02 -
  • Work fast once the coffee mixture hits the cereal, it starts setting up quickly and you want everything evenly coated
  • The espresso powder is not the same as instant coffee, it packs way more flavor per teaspoon
03 -
  • Use cooled coffee so it does not melt your marshmallows before they can do their job
  • Press the cookies gently with the back of your spoon if they look too loose

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