Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Love to Share
Discover the perfect blend of chewy and crunchy with these Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies. A simple, delicious treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter (softened): Butter is essential for creating the rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture of these cookies. Make sure it's softened, not melted, for the best dough consistency.
3/4 cup granulated sugar: It provides just the right sweetness to complement the rich chocolate chips.
3/4 cup packed brown sugar: Brown sugar adds sweetness and contributes to a chewy texture, giving the cookies their perfect, melt-in-your-mouth feel.
2 large eggs: Eggs act as a binder and help create the perfect texture. They also contribute to the cookie’s rich flavor.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Vanilla brings warmth and richness to the cookies’ flavor. Don’t skip it!
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour: The flour serves as the main structure for the dough. Make sure to measure your flour correctly to avoid making the dough too thick or too thin.
1 teaspoon baking soda: This is the leavening agent that helps your cookies rise just a little, giving them the perfect softness inside.
1/2 teaspoon salt: A small amount of salt boosts the sweetness and harmonizes the flavors. It’s essential!
2 cups Rice Krispies: The highlight of the recipe! These crunchy rice cereal pieces bring a fun, crispy texture that makes these cookies stand out from the classic variety.
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips: No chocolate chip cookie is complete without chocolate chips! Feel free to use your favorite type—semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate.
Instructions
Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly and come out with the perfect golden-brown edges.
Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, mix the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until smooth and well combined. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes. This step is key to achieving the ideal cookie texture.
Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one by one, making sure each is fully mixed in before adding the next. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. The vanilla will add that lovely aromatic flavor that makes these cookies so irresistible.
Mix the dry ingredients: Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, whisking until well blended. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can result in tough cookies.
Fold in the Rice Krispies and chocolate chips: Once the dough is ready, it’s time for the fun part! Gently fold in the Rice Krispies and chocolate chips. Distribute them uniformly in the dough so every bite has that ideal crunch. If you’re adding any optional mix-ins (like nuts or marshmallows), now’s the time to toss them in!
Scoop the dough: With a cookie scoop or tablespoon, place rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Leave about 2 inches of space between each, as the cookies will spread slightly during baking.
Bake: Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden around the edges but remain slightly soft in the center. Watch them closely near the end to avoid overbaking!
Cool and enjoy: After baking, take the cookies out of the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the cookies set without falling apart.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 180
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Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
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Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 90mg
- Potassium: 45mg