Description
Delight in these crunchy and sweet Rice Krispie Sugar Cookies, featuring the classic buttery sugar cookie base enhanced with crispy Rice Krispies for added texture and a delightful crunch. Perfect as a snack or festive treat, these cookies bake to golden perfection with optional white chocolate chips or sprinkles for extra fun.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a mixer for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture for your cookies.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the large egg and vanilla extract thoroughly into the creamed mixture to add moisture and flavor complexity.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, blending until just incorporated to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Add Rice Krispies and optional mix-ins: Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal and, if using, white chocolate chips or sprinkles to add delightful crunch and flavor bursts.
- Scoop and shape dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Flatten each ball slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn a nice golden brown, indicating they are cooked through and ready.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly and remain crisp.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, to maintain the right cookie texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- You can substitute Rice Krispies with similar crispy rice cereal for variation.
- For a festive look, use colored sprinkles or holiday-themed white chocolate chips.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
