Description
These rice krispie chocolate chip cookies combine the classic chewiness of a chocolate chip cookie with the unexpected, delightful crunch of Rice Krispies. They are easy to make, a crowd-pleaser for all ages, and use simple pantry staples, making them a perfect staple for any dessert rotation.
Ingredients
1 cup Unsalted Butter
¾ cup Granulated Sugar
¾ cup Brown Sugar
2 Large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
½ teaspoon Salt
1 ½ cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
3 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper
- Next, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined
- Fold in the chocolate chips
- Finally, gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal. Do not overmix the Rice Krispies
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set
- Let the rice krispie chocolate chip cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely
- Enjoy your perfect rice krispie chocolate chip cookies!
Notes
Achieve perfect rice krispie chocolate chip cookies every time with these simple tips. Use softened butter, not melted, for the best texture. Avoid overmixing the dough once you add the flour; this keeps your rice krispie chocolate chip cookies tender.
You can easily adapt these rice krispie chocolate chip cookies! Swap out semi-sweet chocolate chips for milk, dark, or white chocolate varieties. For an extra nutty crunch, add ½ cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to your rice krispie chocolate chip cookies.
Store your delicious rice krispie chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. They retain their crispiness best this way. If you want to enjoy warm rice krispie chocolate chip cookies, pop them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
These delightful rice krispie chocolate chip cookies pair perfectly with so many things! Serve them with a tall glass of cold milk for a classic treat. A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream next to a warm rice krispie chocolate chip cookie creates an indulgent dessert. For an afternoon snack, pair these Krispie chocolate chip cookies with a comforting cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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