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Little Debbie Star Crunch

Are you longing for that chocolate crunch taste that is also familiar? Little Debbie Star Crunch is the dessert to make at home when you're craving chocolate.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cookie recipes, Copycat recipes, easy cookie recipes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 20 Servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder
  • 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
  • 20 soft caramels I used Werther’s
  • 5 ½ cups mini marshmallows about 1 10 oz. bag
  • 5 cups Rice Krispy cereal
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add the butter, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Melt over med-low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk unit combined.
  • Add in the caramel candy and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
  • Add in the marshmallows and mix until melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract. Add in the Rice Krispy 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.
  • Place in the refrigerator and allow to sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Serve immediately or place in an airtight container for up to three days.