Best Cocoa Krispies Cookies Recipes

CHOCOLATE RANGER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
• In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, place shortening, both sugars and salt and blend until creamy and smooth, at least two minutes.
• Add vanilla and eggs and blend to combine, scraping bowl as needed.
• In a separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda.
• With mixer on low, alternate flour mixture and milk until combined. Do not over mix.
• In the same bowl you had the flour in, toss the Cocoa Krispies, peanuts, chocolate chips and coconut and add to the cookie dough by using a wooden spoon and mixing by hand to combine.
• Line 5 cookie sheets with parchment paper (hint... spray a little pan spray first to make parchment stick and not slide).
• Using a one-ounce scoop, scoop out 12 per pan and using wet fingers, press each down to ¾" high.
• Bake in center of oven for 10 minutes. If baking two cookie sheets at once, rotate half way through and bake up to two more minutes.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY BARS

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch square baking dish with a strip of parchment paper, cut to fit neatly across the base and up opposite sides. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown rice crisps and 1 cup of the chopped pecans (reserve the rest for sprinkling on top). Set both aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter and honey. Warm the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring often, until it's steaming or you catch a bubble or two forming on the bottom, about 5 minutes. (We don't want this mixture to come to a boil or the peanut butter could scorch.)
• Pour the warm mixture into the bowl of rice crisps. Using a rubber or silicone spatula, stir until the mixture is completely combined. Transfer it all to the lined baking dish. Press down with the spatula to spread it fairly evenly, then switch to a large, sturdy glass with a flat bottom (maybe a working jar or mason jar or what-have-you) and press down firmly all over, including the corners. You really want to pack it down (it's ok if you hear some crunching noises). Lastly, use your hands to ensure that it's evenly compacted.
• Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each one. Don't overdo it. The chocolate is done when it's about 90% melted-keep stirring off the heat and the pieces should completely dissolve. (Alternately, you can use melt it in a heat-proof bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water.)
• Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter-crispy mixture. Use a clean spatula to spread it evenly all over. Make some pretty chocolate swooshes if you'd like. Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top, followed by the salt.
• Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or up to a day. To slice, carefully grab both sides of the parchment paper and lift it out of the baking dish. Use a sharp chef's knife to make 4 even columns and 4 even rows-to minimize the risk of cracking the chocolate, carefully apply even pressure from above the knife to press straight down, rather than sawing from one edge across.
• These bars will keep well at room temperature for up to 1 week, or for several months in the freezer. Store in an air-tight container either way.

COCOA KRISPIES TREATS

Steps:

• Butter a 13x9x2 inch baking pan or line it with waxed paper, your choice.
• Measure out the 6 cups of cereal and place in large bowl; set aside.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
• Remove from heat and quickly stir in cereal, stirring until mixture is evenly coated.
• Press mixture into buttered baking pan. Allow to cool, then cut into 18 squares, 3 rows times 6.