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No-Bake Chocolate Rice Krispie Cookies

No-Bake Chocolate Rice Krispie Cookies
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No-Bake Chocolate Rice Krispie Cookies are a quick and easy sweet treat combining the crunch of crispy rice cereal with rich chocolate flavor. Ready in under 15 minutes with no oven required, these cookies are perfect for busy days, parties, or anytime snacks. Kid-friendly and versatile, they satisfy both texture and flavor cravings with a chewy, chocolatey bite.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and measure them out beforehand. This makes the process smooth and straightforward once you start mixing.
  2. Melt Butter, Sugar, and Cocoa: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Warm the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves completely. This step creates the luscious chocolate base that binds everything.
  3. Add Vanilla and Salt: Remove the pan from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor layers, making sure each bite is perfectly balanced.
  4. Mix in Rice Krispies: Pour the chocolate mixture over the Rice Krispies in a large bowl. Gently fold and stir until every crispy puff is coated evenly—this guarantees that signature gooey-but-crispy texture.
  5. Shape the Cookies: Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop portions of the mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Press lightly to shape cookies, but don’t compact too much, or the crunch will diminish.
  6. Chill and Set: Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the cookies firm up so they hold their shape and you get that satisfying snap when you bite into them.

Notes

  • Use fresh cereal: Crisp Rice Krispies create the best texture, so avoid stale cereal to keep cookies crunchy.
  • Work quickly: Chocolate mixture stiffens fast, so have your recipe prep ready before heating.
  • Don’t skip chilling: Refrigeration is key for firm cookies that hold together well.
  • Layer flavors: A touch of salt really brings out the chocolate depth, so don’t overlook it.
  • Use parchment paper: Prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.

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