Description
Chewy, chocolatey, and nostalgic—these homemade Star Crunch cookies are loaded with caramel and crispy rice, just like the original Little Debbie version, but fresher and even more delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel bits or soft caramels
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Melt caramel bits and butter over low heat in a saucepan.
- Stir in chocolate chips until smooth and melted.
- Remove from heat and fold in crispy rice cereal until well coated.
- Scoop mixture onto a parchment-lined tray and flatten slightly.
- Let cool completely at room temperature or chill in fridge for 15 minutes.
- Enjoy your chewy homemade Star Crunch cookies!
Notes
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to balance sweetness.
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg