Description
Indulgent rice krispie chocolate chip cookies merge classic treats into one irresistible dessert. Crispy cereal meets gooey chocolate in a delightful mashup you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Leavening and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for your cookies.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, whisking until fully integrated and the batter achieves a uniform consistency.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using) in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold in rice krispies cereal and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough to create a balanced texture and flavor profile.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers appear set but slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container to maintain crispness and freshness of the rice krispies and cookies.
Notes
- Boost the crunch by toasting rice krispies in a dry skillet before adding to the dough, enhancing their nutty flavor and crispy texture.
- Experiment with different chocolate variations like milk, dark, or white chocolate chips to customize the cookie’s taste profile and create unique flavor combinations.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring those with dietary restrictions can enjoy these delightful cookies.
- Prevent cookies from spreading too much by chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking, which helps maintain a perfect shape and prevents excessive flattening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg