Description
These Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the classic chewiness of chocolate chip cookies with the delightful crunch of Rice Krispies cereal. Soft in the center with crispy edges, they’re an easy-to-make, fun twist on traditional cookies perfect for dessert or snacking.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating the perfect base for your cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Cereal and Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the Rice Krispies cereal and semi-sweet chocolate chips ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough for that signature crunch and chocolatey goodness.
- Scoop Dough onto Sheets: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookie edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for perfect texture.
Notes
- For extra crunch, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Swap in butterscotch or white chocolate chips for a fun twist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
