Rice Krispies Cookies have the airy texture of rice krispie treats combined with the decadence of chocolate chip cookies. Each bite is soft and delicious with the perfect amount of crunch.
From cookie exchanges and parties to movie night at home, I have been making cookie recipes for years. I love cookies with rice krispie cereal like these Avalanche Cookies. Our family also loves Chocolate Chip Cookies.
This Rice Krispies Cookie Recipe combines the best of both worlds into a satisfying treat. I’m so excited for you to try it.
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What are Rice Krispies Cookies?
It is a delicious blend of traditional chocolate chip cookies with the addition of rice krispies cereal and rolled oats. The unique texture of rice krispies cereal blended with the cookie dough creates an amazing cookie.
This cookie is hearty and packed with lots of delicious ingredients. Each bite leaves you wanting more.
Ingredients:
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Sugar
- Rolled Oats
- Rice Krispie Cereal
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Jump to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the complete ingredient list and instructions.
Variations to try
- Coconut. Shredded coconut is delicious in this recipe.
- White Chocolate Chips. Substitute white chocolate chips in this recipe or combine milk chocolate and white chocolate.
- Peanut Butter. Mix in peanut butter chips with the chocolate.
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
Keep the cookies store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Put a piece of bread in the container with the cookies to keep the cookies moist.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overbake the cookies. They will continue to bake as they sit and you don’t want to burn them. They should be light brown.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. This helps cleanup to be easier and prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
- Don’t overmix the cookie dough. Combine only until mixed together. If you overmix the dough, the cookies will be tough.
Frequently asked questions
Normally, cookie dough can be frozen. However, this recipe can’t due to the rice krispies cereal. It will absorb too much liquid and the texture will change.
Some stay crispy and some soften. It results in an amazing cookie.
More easy Cookie Recipes:
The next time you want to bake, try these easy cookies. Then please come back and leave a comment!
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.
