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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Clusters
Benchi

No-Bake Star Crunch Cookies

No-Bake Star Crunch Cookies are a chewy, chocolatey, caramel-packed treat inspired by the classic snack cake everyone loves. These cookies combine gooey caramel, smooth peanut butter, rich chocolate, and crispy rice cereal to create a texture that is both crunchy and soft in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Set Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 (11 oz) bag Kraft caramels, unwrapped
  • 3 Tbsp milk
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • Optional additions:
  • mini marshmallows
  • chopped nuts
  • dark chocolate chips
  • sea salt sprinkle

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Melt the caramel: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramels and milk in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Add the peanut butter and chocolate: Immediately stir in the peanut butter and chocolate chips until melted and glossy.
  3. Add the cereal: Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
  4. Shape the cookies: Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping them into flat discs.
  5. Let them set: Allow the cookies to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until firm.

Notes

This recipe is incredibly simple and requires no oven, making it perfect for quick desserts, last-minute treats, or warm days when you do not want to bake.