Rice Krispies Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Rice Krispies Chocolate Chip Cookies are ridiculously easy, unbelievably delicious, and guaranteed to become a new family favorite. Get ready to be amazed by how simple it is to create these perfectly crunchy, chewy delights!
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Large bowl
- Electric Mixer (Optional)
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Rice Krispies cereal Adds a delightful crunch! I like using the classic kind.
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour The foundation of our delicious cookies.
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda For a little lift and that classic cookie texture.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances all the other flavors.
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened - Make sure it's nice and soft for easy creaming.
- 1 cup packed brown sugar Adds moisture and that irresistible caramel flavor.
- 1 large egg Binds everything together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract A touch of magic!
- 1 cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet, milk chocolate, dark chocolate… the choice is yours!
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper – this makes cleanup a breeze.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside – we’ll come back to it.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy. I usually use an electric mixer for this part, but a good old-fashioned whisk works too!
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix – we want to keep the dough slightly chunky.
- Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal and chocolate chips. Be careful not to crush the cereal too much.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. They’ll spread a bit as they bake.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Keep a close eye on them – ovens vary!
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from getting soggy.
Notes
Feel free to experiment! Add nuts, different cereals, dried fruit, or spices.