EASIEST COPYCAT STAR CRUNCH COOKIES RECIPE 2025
Make homemade Star Crunch cookies with gooey marshmallows and crispy ricecereal. Better than store-bought and full of flavor!
Ingredients
- This recipe yields 20 large cookies perfect for sharing. You can easily halve the ingredients without changing the method.
Butter
- Use 1 stick of butter at room temperature.
- Adds richness and helps bind the ingredients.
Kraft Caramel Bits
- An 11-ounce bag is needed for this recipe.
- These bits melt easily and save time compared to unwrapping individual caramels.
- You can find them in the baking aisle near the chocolate chips.
Chocolate Chips
- One 11-ounce bag of milk chocolate chips works best for a creamy sweet flavor.
- Semisweet chocolate chips can be used for a slightly less sweet option.
Milk
- A small amount is required to create a smooth consistency when melting the caramel.
Marshmallows
- Use a 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows or jumbo marshmallows.
- Mini marshmallows melt faster making them ideal for this recipe.
Rice Krispies Cereal
- You'll need about 6 cups of crispy rice cereal.
- Provides the crunch that makes these cookies irresistible.
Instructions
Melt the Chocolate and Caramel Mixture
- In a large pot or saucepan, combine butter, caramel bits, chocolate chips, and milk.
- Heat on low-medium, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
- Allow the caramel bits to melt slowly (about 5 minutes). Use the back of the spoon to mash softened caramel bits to speed up the process.
Add the Marshmallows
- Once the caramel and chocolate mixture is smooth, add mini marshmallows.
- Stir continuously until the marshmallows melt completely, creating a smooth, glossy mixture.
Mix in the Cereal
- Remove the pot from heat and add Rice Krispies cereal.
- Stir thoroughly until all the cereal is evenly coated with the caramel-marshmallow mixture.
Prepare Your Workspace
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or cover your work surface with parchment.
Scoop and Shape the Cookies
- Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup or a medium cookie scoop to portion out the cookie mixture onto the parchment.
- Flatten each scoop gently into a disc using the back of a plastic cup.
Refine and Cool the Cookies
- Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes.
- Use your fingers to smooth the edges and shape them into perfect circles.
Set the Cookies
- Allow the cookies to cool completely.
- If the bottoms are sticky, turn them over and expose the bottoms to air for about 15 minutes. This helps them firm up, making them easier to store and handle.