These Rice Krispies Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of crunch! A fun and easy cookie recipe everyone will love.
If you love cookies with the perfect balance of soft and crunchy, these Rice Krispies Cookies are for you. Each bite is buttery, chewy, and filled with that classic crispy texture we all know and love. They’re simple to make, bake up beautifully, and disappear fast. The kind of cookie everyone reaches for first on the plate.
These cookies combine classic cookie dough with Rice Krispies cereal for a fun twist on a traditional favorite. The cereal adds the perfect light crunch to every bite, while the buttery dough keeps them soft and flavorful. They’re great for bake sales, lunch boxes, or an easy sweet treat any day of the week.
We love cookies with rice krispie cereal and also make Avalanche Cookies. If you love rice krispies cereal, try 25 Best Rice Krispie Treats Recipe and Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats. Seasonally, we enjoy making Valentine Rice Krispie Treats Recipe.
What's in this post: Rice Krispies Cookies
Why We Love This Recipe
- Soft and crispy texture – A perfect mix of chewy cookie dough and light, crispy crunch in every bite.
- Simple ingredients – Made with pantry staples you probably already have on hand.
- Quick and easy – No chill time or complicated steps, just mix, bake, and enjoy.
- Fun twist on a classic – The Rice Krispies add something special that makes these cookies stand out.
- Perfect for any occasion – Great for bake sales, parties, or a quick sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
- Butter – Adds rich flavor and helps create a soft, chewy texture.
- Brown sugar – Gives the cookies a deep, caramel-like sweetness.
- Granulated sugar – Balances the flavor and helps the cookies bake up with the perfect crisp edges.
- Rolled oats – Add hearty texture and make the cookies extra chewy.
- Rice Krispies cereal – Brings a light, crispy crunch to every bite.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – Add a touch of chocolatey goodness to complement the sweetness.
Jump to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the complete ingredient list and instructions.
Variations
- Shredded coconut – Add shredded coconut for extra sweetness and a chewy texture. It pairs perfectly with the crispy cereal and chocolate chips.
- White chocolate chips – Try swapping in white chocolate chips or mix them with milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips for a fun flavor combo.
- Peanut butter chips – Stir in peanut butter chips along with the chocolate for a rich, nutty twist.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. While the oven is preheating, combine the softened butter, both types of sugar, eggs and vanilla. I used a stand mixer or you can use a handheld mixer.
Step 2. Use a separate bowl and whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder.
Step 3. Combine on low speed the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Don’t overmix and beat together until just combined.
Step 4. Add the rolled oats, Rice Krispie Cereal and chocolate chips into the cookie dough.
Step 5. Form the cookies with a cookie scoop. Then place the dough on a baking sheet. Don’t crowd the cookies and place them about 2 inches apart.
Step 6. Bake for 10-13 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Don’t overbake them as the cookies will continue to cook as they sit. Let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Step 7. Then move the cookies to wire cooling racks to cool completely.
Step 8. Place on a platter and serve.
Storage
Room temperature: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Place a piece of parchment paper between layers to keep them from sticking together.
Freezer: These cookies freeze well! Store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Make ahead: You can also prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 2 days before baking.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overbake – The cookies should be lightly golden around the edges when you remove them from the oven. They’ll continue to bake on the sheet as they cool, keeping them soft and chewy.
- Line your baking sheet – Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent spreading and make cleanup quick and easy.
- Mix gently – Combine the dough just until the ingredients are incorporated. Overmixing can make the cookies dense or tough.
- Use softened butter – Make sure the butter is at room temperature so it blends smoothly with the sugars for a perfect texture.
- Let cookies cool completely – Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack. This helps them firm up without breaking apart.
- Add mix-ins last – Gently fold in Rice Krispies and chocolate chips at the end to keep the cereal crunchy.
More Easy Cookie Recipes
The next time you want to bake, try these easy Rice Krispie Cookies. Then please come back and leave a comment and star rating.
Rice Krispies Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter softened
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 1/4 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Rolled Oats
- 2 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- 12 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract with a stand up mixer or hand held mixer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
- On low speed, add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and beat together until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.
- Mix in the rolled oats, Rice Krispie Cereal and chocolate chips into the cookie dough.
- Use a cookie scoop to place the dough on a baking sheet approximately 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the oven for 10-13 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Be careful not to over cook. The cookies will continue to cook as they sit.
- Remove the cookies from the oven. Let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then move them to wire racks to cool completely.
