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Easy No-Bake Star Crunch Cookies

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A delightful combination of crispy rice cereal enveloped in gooey caramel, dotted with chocolate chips for a quick and easy treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups crispy rice cereal Provides the crunch. Can substitute for another crispy cereal.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetness is key; consider sugar substitutes for lower calories.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter For richness and to hold cookies together; margarine can be used.
  • ½ cup light corn syrup Provides chewy texture; maple syrup can be an alternative.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips For chocolaty goodness; can substitute with dark chocolate or peanut butter chips.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Stir continuously until smooth and sugar dissolves, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat when bubbling gently, and stir in crispy rice cereal until well coated.
  3. Gently fold in chocolate chips, allowing them to melt slightly.
  4. Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
  5. Press down slightly for uniform shape and let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 25mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Can refrigerate for longer freshness.

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