No-Bake Chocolate Almond Cocoa Krispie Cookies
Last night, in a fit of ‘I NEED chocolate, and I NEED it now’, I cooked up an old favorite cookie that requires no baking and very little effort. I’ve recently seen variations of this recipe on several other blogs. Truth is, this cookie has been around for, well, ever. My sister and I were stirring pots of this cocoa concoction as young girls. It was hard to wait the few minutes while they cooled before sinking our teeth into a mound of shiny fudgey chocolate. If you have cocoa in your pantry, and just a few other staples, you too can stir up a pot of cookie heaven in just minutes.
Traditionally, this cookie is made with oatmeal, and often times peanut butter is a listed ingredient. I personalized my version by swapping Cocoa Krispies for the oatmeal, and almond butter for the peanut butter. Nuts are optional but I added almonds for a little crunch.
Although no adult in their right mind would pass up these cookies, this is such a ‘kid friendly’ recipe. When searching for a special treat to add to a school lunch, imagine the smile on your child’s face when they pull one of these cookies from their lunch box. Or better yet, let the kids make them. They will feel like such accomplished little cooks, and extras can be shared with teachers and friends! I guarantee you they’ll be a hit!
No-Bake Chocolate Almond Cocoa Krispie Cookies
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup half and half (or whole milk)
2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)
Generous pinch salt
3 cups Cocoa Krispies
1 cup sliced or slivered toasted almonds, chopped
1/2 cup almond butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients, sugar through salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted. Once the mixture has come to a boil, cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop mixture onto sheets of wax paper using a spoon or small cookie scoop. Set aside until completely cooled.
Makes approximately 30 cookies
Source – Mary Weinberg | siftingfocus.com
This is definitely a great idea to try with the chicory root ! Another great treat to add to my list.
So glad you found a sweetener that you can enjoy. Give the recipe a try and let me know how it turns out. XX
Oh goodness! A late night chocolate craving requires dire measures! There is something very satisfying about a classic recipe. Evoking food memories of the past while savoring the present moment is the best kind of cooking!
So very true, Deb, on both accounts. 😉
No Bake Cookies! Wow…that’s got MY name all over it.
They sound delicious!
Michele, this cookie is actually right up your alley. It can be personalized to suit your taste and cravings.
No-bake cookies like these really would make any child happy to receive on in a lunchbox! I`m an adult and would love one as an afternoon treat! 😛 These treats have been around forever for a good reason.