Hey, y’all! If you’ve ever loved those chewy, chocolatey Star Crunch treats from the store, you’re in for a real treat. These Homemade Star Crunches are ooey, gooey, and downright irresistible, with caramel, chocolate, and crispy rice all mixed together in one glorious bite. And the best part? They’re no-bake and ready in under 40 minutes!

Homemade Star Crunch

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Perfect for family movie nights, holiday trays, or just when you need something sweet without heating up the kitchen. Trust me, once you make these, you’ll never go back to the store-bought kind. They’re that good, y’all!

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Homemade Star Crunch Ingredients

• 2 c. caramel bits
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ⅓ c. milk
• 10 oz. bag of mini marshmallows
• 6 c. crispy rice cereal

How to Make Homemade Star Crunch

1. In a large saucepan, add the caramel bits, butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and milk, and stir on a low heat until melted. Mash the caramel bits with a wooden spoon to help it melt.
2. Stir until everything is melted and smooth, it should take about 5-10 minutes. Once melted add the mini marshmallows and stir until they are all melted and combined.
3. Remove from heat and add in the crispy rice cereal, stir until every bit of cereal is coated in the chocolate.
4. Line 2-3 trays with parchment paper. Scoop up a little more than ¼ cup and pour it onto the lined tray.
5. Grab a 1-cup measuring cup and spray the bottom with non-stick cooking spray. Lightly press down on the pile you just poured onto the tray to flatten it.
6. Continue until all the mixture is used up. (About 18 cookies)
7. Press all around the edges to smooth and round out the cookies.
8. Place in the fridge/ freezer for 30 minutes.
9. Take out the freezer and let sit for 5 minutes and serve and enjoy!

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Spray that measuring cup! It keeps the mixture from sticking when you press them down.
2. Don’t skip the chill. A quick trip to the fridge or freezer makes them set up faster and less sticky.
3. Want a sweeter twist? Swap semi-sweet chocolate for milk chocolate.
4. Use caramel bits. They melt quicker and make life easier!

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Homemade Star Crunch

Homemade Star Crunch

JC Phelps

These Homemade Star Crunches are chewy, crunchy, and packed with caramel and chocolate. Just like the store-bought dessert - just better!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Chill Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 18 cookies

Calories 652 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 c. caramel bits
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ⅓ c. milk
• 10 oz. bag of mini marshmallows
• 6 c. crispy rice cereal

Instructions

 

• In a large saucepan, add the caramel bits, butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and milk, and stir on a low heat until melted. Mash the caramel bits with a wooden spoon to help it melt.
• Stir until everything is melted and smooth, it should take about 5-10 minutes. Once melted add the mini marshmallows and stir until they are all melted and combined.
• Remove from heat and add in the crispy rice cereal, stir until every bit of cereal is coated in the chocolate.
• Line 2-3 trays with parchment paper. Scoop up a little more than ¼ cup and pour it onto the lined tray.
• Grab a 1-cup measuring cup and spray the bottom with non-stick cooking spray. Lightly press down on the pile you just poured onto the tray to flatten it.
• Continue until all the mixture is used up. (About 18 cookies)
• Press all around the edges to smooth and round out the cookies.
• Place in the fridge/ freezer for 30 minutes.
• Take out the freezer and let sit for 5 minutes and serve and enjoy!

Notes

• Spray that measuring cup! It keeps the mixture from sticking when you press them down.
• Don’t skip the chill. A quick trip to the fridge or freezer makes them set up faster and less sticky.
• Want a sweeter twist? Swap semi-sweet chocolate for milk chocolate.
• Use caramel bits. They melt quicker and make life easier!

Nutrition

Calories: 652kcalCarbohydrates: 116gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 86mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 188IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 4mg

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