Description
These Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the chewy texture of oats and crispy crunch of Rice Krispies with rich, melty semi-sweet chocolate chips for an irresistible treat. Soft and chewy with a delightful crisp edge, these cookies are perfect for snack time or dessert and are a fun twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
Mix-ins
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1-2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda until fully blended. Set this aside for later.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which takes about 2 to 3 minutes. This step incorporates air for lighter cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar, stirring until fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Oats, Cereal, and Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in the rolled oats, Rice Krispie cereal, and semi-sweet chocolate chips ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden brown, signaling they’re perfectly done with chewy centers.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour to maintain tender cookies.
- For extra crispiness, use crispy Rice Krispie cereal rather than puffed rice.
- If you prefer less sweet cookies, reduce the granulated sugar to 3/4 cup.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help prevent spreading for thicker cookies.
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
