Description
A delightful twist on classic cookies, these Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies combine crispy cereal with indulgent chocolate chips and sweet coconut for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the Rice Krispies cereal, chocolate chips, and sweetened coconut until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and cookies are just set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in nuts, dried fruit, or spices like cinnamon. These cookies can be frozen for quick baking later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg