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A close-up of a Star Crunch Recipe of Rice Krispies treats, decorated with small star-shaped pastel sprinkles on top, arranged on a wooden tray.

Star Crunch Recipe

A homemade version of the beloved Little Debbie Star Crunch with a crispy rice base, chewy caramel, and smooth chocolate coating. Made with simple ingredients and customizable for various dietary preferences.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Allrecipes star crunch, FIVE ingredient crunch bars, Little Debbie Star Crunch discontinued, Serious eats star crunch, Star cookies, Star Crunch cookies, Star Crunch Little Debbie, Star Crunch pie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking pan (Prepared with parchment paper)
  • 1 Heavy-bottom saucepan (For melting caramels and chocolate)
  • 1 Silicone spatula (To stir ingredients)
  • 1 Sharp knife (To cut bars into squares)
  • 1 Parchment paper (For lining pan and easy removal)

Ingredients

Base:

  • 6 cups Crispy Rice Cereal - Toasted 7-8 mins
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows
  • ½ cup tbsp Butter - Unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Caramel Layer:

  • 14 oz Soft Caramels - Or homemade caramel
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream
  • ¼ cup butter - Unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Chocolate Coating:

  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil - Helps with smooth coating
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Flakes - For topping

Instructions

  • Melt butter and marshmallows until smooth.
    A saucepan with melted butter and marshmallows being stirred together, showing the soft marshmallow mixture.
  • Stir in vanilla extract and salt to the mixture.
    A saucepan containing melted caramel, with a wooden spoon stirring the smooth mixture.
  • Gently fold the toasted rice cereal into the mixture.
    A saucepan with Rice Krispies cereal and caramel sauce being poured over it, captured before being mixed together.
  • Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Melt caramels with cream and butter until smooth.
    A close-up of a Star Crunch Recipe of Rice Krispies treats, decorated with small star-shaped pastel sprinkles on top, arranged on a wooden tray.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 45g | Calories: 220kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) | Sodium: 50mg (2%) | Potassium: 100mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 20g (22%) | Vitamin A: 150IU (3%) | Calcium: 15mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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