Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Cookies Recipe
Delight in these crunchy and chewy Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Cookies that combine the classic flavors of oats, brown sugar, and semi-sweet chocolate chips with the crispy texture of Rice Krispies cereal. Perfect for an easy-to-make treat that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (room temperature, 1 stick)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup old fashioned or quick cooking oats
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or spoon until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, creating a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and oats. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and stir well to combine evenly.
- Add Cereal and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the Rice Krispies cereal and mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, measure portions of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each dough portion into a round cookie shape with your hands.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until they are golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set perfectly.
Notes
- Ensure the butter and egg are at room temperature to create a smooth batter.
- You can substitute the Rice Krispies with other crispy rice cereals for variation.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and allow cooling on the sheet.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Use mini chocolate chips for better distribution throughout the cookie.
