Description

Rice Krispie chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy cookies rolled in crispy Rice Krispies cereal and packed with melty chocolate chips delivering the ultimate sweet-and-crunchy treat perfect for bake sales, holidays, or snack time. Easily made gluten-free or lower-sugar.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

– 1 cup (225g / 2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

– 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

– 2 large eggs, room temperature

– 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract

– 2½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour

– 1 tsp (5g) baking soda

– ½ tsp (3g) salt

Add-Ins:

– 12 oz (340g / 2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips

– 3½ cups (90g) Rice Krispies cereal

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet in three additions, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Gently fold in chocolate chips with a spatula.
Pour Rice Krispies into a shallow bowl.
Scoop dough into 1½-inch balls (about 2 tbsp each). Roll each ball in cereal, pressing lightly to coat.
Place on baking sheets 2 inches apart. Lightly flatten each cookie slightly with your palm.
Bake for 23–25 minutes, until edges are set and cereal is golden brown.
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container.

Notes

– Use room-temperature butter for proper creaming and texture.

– Don’t overmix—this keeps cookies tender, not dense.

– Gluten-free: Substitute with 1:1 certified gluten-free flour blend (check cereal for GF certification too).

– Lower-sugar option: Replace granulated sugar with monk fruit blend or reduce by ¼ cup.

– Cereal alternatives: Cornflakes or gluten-free puffed rice work well.

– Avoid spreading: Chill dough 15–30 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Category: Dessert / Cookie
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: ~160
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg