Description
Delightfully crispy and sweet, these Rice Krispie Sugar Cookies combine the classic crunch of Rice Krispies cereal with a soft, buttery sugar cookie base. Perfectly easy to make and customizable with optional white chocolate chips or colorful sprinkles, they deliver a fun twist on traditional sugar cookies that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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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 (Optional)
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. This helps create a tender, airy cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring a smooth and homogenous dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Rice Krispies and Optional Mix-ins: Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal and any optional white chocolate chips or sprinkles, distributing them evenly throughout the dough without crushing the cereal.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each dough ball with your fingers or the back of a spoon for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn golden brown, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they hold their shape and crispness.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try adding colorful sprinkles for a festive look or substitute the white chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips.
- Make sure not to overmix the dough after adding flour to keep the cookies tender.
- Flattening the cookies slightly before baking helps them bake evenly and avoids puffing too much.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
