Description
These Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, adding a crispy texture from the Rice Krispies cereal. Perfect for a sweet treat or a lunchbox snack!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
- White chocolate chips can be substituted for semi-sweet chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
