Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Crunchy Twist from Crispy Rice Cereal – Perfectly Soft, Gooey, and Irresistible
Ingredients:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 cups crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
– 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Add Cereal and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal and chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the dough.
Portion and Bake: Scoop the dough into rounded tablespoonfuls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes
Kcal: 180 kcal | Servings: 24 cookies
Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Indulge in the best of both worlds with these Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies! Featuring soft, gooey centers and a delightful crunch from crispy rice cereal, these cookies are perfect for dessert lovers craving a unique twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. Quick to prepare and utterly irresistible, they’ll become your go-to treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in crispy rice cereal and chocolate chips evenly.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra gooey cookies, slightly underbake them by a minute or two.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or a handful of chopped nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American