Description
These Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the best of both worlds—crispy, airy crunch from Rice Krispies and rich, chewy cookie texture. A perfect treat for any occasion, these cookies are quick to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in Rice Krispies and chocolate chips, being careful not to crush the cereal.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- For extra crunch, lightly toast the Rice Krispies before mixing them in.
- Substitutions: Swap semisweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Crispy chocolate chip cookies, Rice Krispies cookies, crunchy chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip cookies with cereal