Description
These Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the classic chewy texture of chocolate chip cookies with the delightful crunch of crispy rice cereal. The cookies are crisp on the edges and soft in the center, making them a perfect treat with a fun twist.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This helps incorporate air for a tender cookie.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet butter-sugar mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Cereal and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal and the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough without breaking the cereal’s crunch.
- Portion Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading while baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers appear set but still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- These cookies feature a delightful crunch from the crispy rice cereal while retaining a soft center.
- For variety, try adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with butterscotch chips for a different flavor twist.
- Be careful not to overbake to maintain a soft center.
