Description
These Rice Krispie Chocolate Cookies combine the nostalgia of classic treats with the richness of chocolate cookies, making them perfect for snacking or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy—approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and add the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the flour mixture to the wet ingredients gradually, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the Rice Krispies cereal and mini chocolate chips carefully to maintain the crispiness.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and centers are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend. Add a pinch of sea salt before baking for a sweet and salty contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg