2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups crispy rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cereal
Optional additions
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
A sprinkle of flaky sea salt
What You’ll Need
Large mixing bowl
Electric mixer
Medium bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Rubber spatula
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Cookie scoop or tablespoon
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Ingredient Substitutions
The basic recipe is delicious as written, but there are plenty of ways to make it your own.
Use different chocolate chips
Try milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, or a combination.
Add nuts
Chopped pecans or walnuts pair beautifully with the buttery cookie dough and crispy cereal.
Try butterscotch chips
Butterscotch chips add a rich caramel-like flavor.
Add coconut
Sweetened shredded coconut gives the cookies a slightly chewy texture and makes them feel extra special.Cookies
Use gluten-free flour
A good-quality cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend can be substituted if needed. Results can vary between brands, so choose a blend intended for baking.
Add flaky sea salt
A tiny sprinkle on top after baking creates that delicious sweet-and-salty contrast.
How to Make Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies
Step 1: Prepare the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.Flour
This helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup much easier.
Step 2: Cream the butter and sugars
Place the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
Beat until the mixture is light and creamy.
This usually takes about 2–3 minutes with an electric mixer.
Don’t rush this step.
Properly creamed butter and sugar help create the texture we’re looking for.
Step 3: Add the eggs and vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time.Baked Goods
Then add the vanilla extract.
Mix until everything is well combined.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary.
Step 4: Combine the dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
Flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Salt
This distributes the leavening agents throughout the flour.Chocolate Chips
Step 5: Combine wet and dry ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
Mix just until the dough comes together.
Don’t overmix.
Overworking cookie dough can lead to tougher cookies.
Step 6: Fold in the chocolate chips
Add the chocolate chips and gently fold them into the dough.
Try to distribute them evenly so every cookie gets plenty.
Step 7: Add the Rice Krispies
Now comes the fun part!Cooking & Recipes
Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal.
Be careful not to crush it.
You want those little pieces to stay intact so they can provide that wonderful crunch.
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