Easy No-Bake Star Crunch Cookies
These no-bake star crunch cookies are a nostalgic, chocolatey treat with the perfect mix of crispy, chewy, and rich. Shaped into festive stars and topped with a smooth chocolate coating, they’re fun to make and even better to eat! ✨
🥣 Main Ingredients
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1 cup mini marshmallows
½ cup chocolate chips
¼ cup peanut butter
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional melted chocolate (for coating)
Crushed cereal or toffee pieces (for topping)
👩🍳 Directions
- Make the Crunch Base
➡️ In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and peanut butter together.
➡️ Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth.
➡️ Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
➡️ In a large bowl, combine the crispy rice cereal and mini marshmallows.
➡️ Pour the warm mixture over the cereal and marshmallows, stirring until everything is coated.
- Shape the Stars
➡️ Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined baking sheet or pan, about ½ inch thick.
➡️ Allow it to cool slightly, then use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
- Dip & Decorate
➡️ Dip the top of each star into melted chocolate for a smooth finish.
➡️ Add crushed cereal or toffee bits on top while the chocolate is still soft.
➡️ Let them set at room temperature until firm.
Enjoy these fun, nostalgic, chocolate-crunch stars — no baking required! 🌟🍫✨