Rice Krispie Cookies Recipe
These Rice Krispie Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, featuring the crunch of rice krispies and gooey marshmallows in every bite. Perfect for a sweet treat or a lunchbox snack!
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk (room temperature preferred)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rice krispie cereal
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well-combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Add Cereal and Marshmallows: Stir in the rice krispie cereal and mini marshmallows until evenly distributed.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop the dough into 3 tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 13-14 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- If the cookies spread too much during baking, chilling the dough for 30 minutes can help.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Rice Krispie Cookies, Marshmallow Cookies, Dessert Recipe