RICE KRISPIE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies are a fun and tasty upgrade to the traditional chocolate chip cookie. The addition of Rice Krispies adds a light, crispy texture and a satisfying crunch that sets them apart.

Why you’ll love this simple Cookie Recipe

• No dough chilling is needed. This cookie dough requires no chilling at all, meaning you can start the recipe now and have a warm cookie in your mouth in just minutes flat.
• Basic ingredients. The ingredients to make these chocolate chip cookies may be different than the norm, but they are all still very simple and basic pantry staple ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Easy to follow steps. This cookie recipe is perfect for any at-home baker because the steps are so simple. All you have to do is mix, combine, scoop, and bake.

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Ingredients in Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies

Butter: You will need 1 cup (2 sticks) of butter, softened to room temperature.

Sugar: Use 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 cup of granulated sugar to make the cookies sweet and chewy. For best results, make sure the brown sugar is fresh and soft.

Vanilla: 2 tsp of vanilla extract adds a lot of flavor to the cookies. The higher the quality of the vanilla, the better!

Eggs: This recipe calls for 2 large eggs to bind all the ingredients together.

Flour: For the base of the cookie dough, you need 2 cups of all-purpose flour.

Leavening agents: To help the cookies puff up and rise as they bake, use 1 tsp of each baking powder and baking soda.

Oats: 2 cups of Old-fashioned oats are the best option for this recipe, but you can use quick oats if that’s all you have on hand.

Cereal: Adding 2 cups of Rice Krispie cereal gives these cookies their signature crispiness.

Chocolate chips: Use 1-2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips, depending on how much chocolate you want in every cookie. Mini chocolate chips work great too!

Tips for making Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies

Full instructions for making Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies can be found on the recipe card below, but here are a few tips.

• Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. These ensure that the cookies won’t stick to the cookie sheets, and they make cleanup so much easier.
• Use a cookie scoop. A cookie scoop is the key to making all of the cookies the same size and shape. I usually use a 2-tablespoon scoop, but you can make the cookies as small or as large as you’d like.
• Use rolled oats. Some cookie recipes call for quick oats, but these require rolled oats. I think the texture of the rolled oats pairs better with the crispiness of the Rice Krispies. You can also use half quick oats, half rolled oats if you want the cookies to be a little more dense and not as chewy.

STORAGE AND FREEZING INSTRUCTIONS

These cookies can be kept in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature. For the best tasting results, I recommend eating them within 2-3 days.

You can keep your cookies frozen for up to 6 months in the freezer. Make sure to keep them stored in an airtight container to keep them fresh. If you freeze them flat on a baking sheet before putting them into the container, it will keep them from sticking together.

I prefer to freeze the dough so that I can bake a batch (or just one or two cookies) whenever I want warm, fresh cookies straight out of the oven! Just scoop the dough into balls and then place them on a baking sheet in the freezer for about an hour. Place the frozen balls into an airtight container or Ziplock bag in the freezer and pull out however many cookie dough balls you need when you are ready to bake. No need to thaw them before baking, but you may need to add 1-2 minutes to the baking time.

Potential Variations for Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Here are a few potential variations to try out:

• Fun Variation: For a fun twist on the classic recipe, try adding some colorful sprinkles to the mix. This will give the cookies a festive look and add a bit of extra sweetness. Simply mix in a handful of sprinkles into the cookie dough before baking.
• Gluten-Free Variation: For those who are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease, there are ways to make this recipe gluten-free. Simply substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. Some popular options include rice flour, almond flour, or coconut flour. Be sure to check the labels of all ingredients to ensure they are gluten-free.
• Vegan Variation: For those who follow a vegan diet, there are ways to make this recipe vegan-friendly. Instead of using butter, use a vegan butter substitute or coconut oil. Instead of using eggs, use a flax egg or applesauce. Be sure to use vegan chocolate chips as well.

Here are more of our favorite chocolate chip cookie recipes to try:

• Chocolate chip cookies are delicious when you add fruit! Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies, Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are some of our favorites!
• Peanut butter and chocolate are one of my favorite flavor combinations. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are both reader favorites.
• Short on time? Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are easily made by putting all of the dough into one pan – no scooping individual cookies!

Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies are full of oats, Rice Krispies, and chocolate chips. A deliciously crunchy variation on a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe!