Description
Rice Krispie Cookies are chewy, buttery cookies with a delightful crunch from crispy rice cereal. They’re easy to make, versatile, and perfect for everything from everyday snacking to holiday cookie trays.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in Rice Krispies cereal and any optional add-ins.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill dough for 15–30 minutes if cookies spread too much during baking.Use original Rice Krispies for the best texture.Customize with chocolate chips, coconut, or nuts to suit your taste.Store in an airtight container to keep cookies fresh and chewy.Freeze baked cookies or cookie dough for easy prep ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
