Homemade Little Debbie Star Crunch (no-bake)
"Little Debbie Star Crunch Snacks were a favorite treat growing up. It took me many attempts to recreate them at home, but I finally got it right and they're very similar to the real thing. Caramel and butter are melted and combined with marshmallows to create a gooey sweet sauce for crispy rice cereal, which provides texture and crunch. The treats are very dense, extra chewy, the flavor is caramely and rich, and the milk chocolate coating makes them taste just like a Star Crunch. No-bake, fast, and so authentic...."
INGREDIENTS
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one 11-ounce bag Kraft Caramel Bits (or 11 ounces caramels)
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1/4 cup unsalted butter (half of one stick)
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2 cups mini-marshmallows (half of one standard 10-ounce bag)
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4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
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one 12-ounce bag (2 cups) milk chocolate chips, melted for dipping
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2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, optional but highly recommended
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