Description
Delightfully crunchy and chewy Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the classic flavors of oats, crispy cereal, and rich semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for an inviting snack or dessert, these cookies are quick to prepare and bake to golden perfection with a slightly crispy edge and soft, chewy center.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1-2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda until combined. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. This aerates the mixture for tender cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: To the creamed butter mixture, add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Oats, Cereal, and Chocolate Chips: Stir in the rolled oats, Rice Krispie cereal, and semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly so every bite has texture and chocolate goodness.
- Portion the Dough: Using a cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden brown while the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to maintain their perfect texture.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, use 1 cup of chocolate chips; for more chocolatey bites, increase to 2 cups.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour to keep the cookies tender.
- Make sure butter is softened, not melted, for the best creaming results.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Optionally add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness if using unsalted butter.
