Best 9 Crunch Drops Recipes

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**Indulge in Delectable Crunch Drops: A Symphony of Sweet and Crunchy Flavors**

Embark on a delightful culinary journey with crunch drops, a confectionery masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet and crunchy textures. These bite-sized treats, also known as crunchies or lace cookies, boast a delicate, crispy exterior that shatters upon first bite, revealing a soft, chewy interior. Immerse yourself in the symphony of flavors as the sweetness of the sugar and butter mingles with the nutty aroma of toasted oats and the subtle hint of vanilla. Crunch drops, with their irresistible charm, make for a perfect teatime companion, a delightful addition to dessert spreads, or a thoughtful gift for loved ones. This comprehensive guide will unveil two irresistible crunch drop recipes: the classic crunch drops, embodying the essence of simplicity and timeless flavors, and the chocolate crunch drops, an elevated variation that adds a touch of decadence with rich, melted chocolate. Let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable adventure as you create these delightful morsels in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE CRUNCH WRAP SUPREME



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A complete copycat version from Taco Bell! Except completely homemade and made so much more healthier! Get your fix now!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     entree

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound ground beef
1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning
4 (12-inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup nacho cheese
4 tostada shells
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 Roma tomato, diced
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; stir in taco seasoning. Drain excess fat; set aside. Heat tortillas according to package instructions. Heat nacho cheese according to package instructions. Working one at a time, place ground beef mixture in the center of each tortilla. Top with nacho cheese and tostada shell. Spread sour cream in an even layer over the tostada shell; top with lettuce, tomato and cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Fold the edges up and over the center. Continue to work your way around the tortilla, folding as tight as possible. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Place wrap seam-side down and cook until the underside is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook wrap on the other side, about 1-2 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

CRUNCHY DROP COOKIES



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Make and share this Crunchy Drop Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BrendaM

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 36 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup shortening, soft
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups quaker harvest crunch cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, added with the harvest crunch (variation) (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat shortening, sugar, egg, milk and vanilla together until creamy.
  • Sift together flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture; blend well.
  • Stir in Quaker Harvest Crunch.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 degrees F.) for 10 to 12 minutes.

CRUNCHY FUN DROPS



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Your kids will love eating this delicious snack as much as they will love to help make them.

Provided by GREY EYES

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Noodle Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup raisins
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a large microwave safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips on high power, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and melted. Stir in the raisins, peanuts and chow mein noodles. Roll into walnut sized balls using your hands and set onto waxed paper to cool. Chill or let sit until hard. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 10.8 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

CRUNCHY CANDY CLUSTERS



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These cereal and marshmallow clusters are so simple that I make them for the holidays each year, as my family looks forward to them. -Faye O'Bryan, Owensboro, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional
4 cups Cap'n Crunch cereal
4 cups crisp rice cereal
4 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place candy coating in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Add peanut butter. Stir in extract if desired. , In a large bowl, combine the cereals and marshmallows. Add the peanut butter mixture and stir until the cereal mixture is well coated. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set. Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT DROPS



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This is a recipe that I got from a friend, who got it from her sister, and between the three of us we've handed it out everywhere! The chocolaty candies couldn't be easier to make in the slow cooker and, depending on the size of your spoon, you can get dozens of candies from one batch. So easy and great for gifts.-Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield about 11 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
4 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips
2 jars (16 ounces each) lightly salted dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. slow cooker, layer ingredients in order listed (do not stir). Cover and cook on low for 1-1/2 hours. Stir to combine. (If chocolate is not melted, cover and cook 15 minutes longer; stir. Repeat in 15-minute increments until chocolate is melted.), Drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRUNCHY DROP COOKIES



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In Avon Lake, Ohio, Ellie Kocar can stir up a big batch of these rich buttery cookies to satisfy a crowd. They get their tasty crunch from coconut, walnuts and crisp rice cereal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 10-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Press tops lightly with a fork. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH DROPS



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Wonderful and addictive - and very easy to make!

Provided by Cindy Becker

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups cornflakes cereal

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter together. Remove from stove and stir in cornflakes. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Chill to harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 96.7 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

MACADAMIA GINGER CRUNCH DROPS



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This is from "Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar" by Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero. I love these cookies and no one will know they are dairy-free! They are baking right now in the oven. Mmmm.

Provided by laurenbeth

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 24m

Yield 30 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup vegetable oil (or canola)
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
6 ounces unsalted macadamia nuts, chopped
4 ounces candied ginger, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg in bowl.
  • In a large bowl beat together oil, sugar, brown sugar, nondairy milk, flaxseeds, and the vanilla and coconut extracts.
  • Fold in the flour and mix to moisten. Before completely combined fold in the macadamia nuts and ginger.
  • Drop cookies in generous tablespoons about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 14 minutes until edges begin to brown.
  • Cool and eat!

CRUNCH DROPS



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Make and share this Crunch Drops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick oats
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Cream shortening, add sugars, eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Last, add both cereals and coconut.
  • Drop by teaspoon onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 57.2, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.7, Protein 1.2

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help prevent the sugar from burning.
  • Cook the sugar mixture to the correct temperature: The mixture should reach 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius).
  • Stir the mixture constantly: This will help prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
  • Add the baking soda at the end of the cooking process: This will help create the signature crunch of the drops.
  • Drop the mixture onto a greased baking sheet: This will help the drops spread out and cool evenly.
  • Let the drops cool completely: This will help them harden and become crispy.

Conclusion:

Crunch drops are a delicious and easy-to-make candy that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these crunchy treats that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give crunch drops a try!

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