Nostalgic Rice Krispies Chocolate Chip Cookies
This recipe brings back childhood memories with its irresistible combination of crispy Rice Krispies and gooey chocolate chips! Learn how to make these easy, crowd-pleasing cookies in minutes.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Medium bowl
- Large bowl
- Electric Mixer (Optional)
- Cookie scoop (optional)
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Rice Krispies cereal The secret ingredient for that amazing crunch!
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Your standard baking flour.
- 0.5 tsp baking soda Helps the cookies rise nicely.
- 0.5 tsp salt Enhances the flavors.
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened, Makes the cookies soft and chewy. I prefer unsalted so I can control the saltiness.
- 1 cup packed brown sugar Adds moisture and that rich caramel flavor.
- 1 large egg Binds everything together.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract For that classic vanilla flavor. A little goes a long way!
- 1 cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet, milk chocolate, dark chocolate… the choice is yours!
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper – this prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze!
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. This is a great step to get your kids involved!
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until it's light and fluffy. I use an electric mixer for this step, but you can do it by hand if you prefer a bit of a workout!
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Don’t overmix!
- Fold in the Rice Krispies cereal and chocolate chips. Be gentle to avoid crushing the cereal too much.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. This gives them room to spread.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Keep a close eye on them – ovens vary!
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Feel free to experiment! Try different types of chocolate chips, add nuts (pecans or walnuts would be delicious!), or swap the Rice Krispies for another crunchy cereal like Corn Flakes. You could even add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty treat.