Description
These Rice Krispie Sugar Cookies combine the light, crispy texture of Rice Krispies cereal with a classic vanilla sugar cookie base. Perfectly golden and slightly crunchy, they make a delightful treat for cookie fans looking for a fun twist on a traditional sugar cookie.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Optional: 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 even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes. This step is crucial for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg followed by the vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing until well combined to add moisture and flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, blending gently until fully incorporated to form a consistent dough.
- Fold in Rice Krispies: Carefully fold the Rice Krispies cereal and any optional mix-ins like white chocolate chips or sprinkles into the dough, ensuring even distribution without crushing the cereal.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Flatten each slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon for an even baked cookie shape.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn a golden brown color, indicating they are done.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving, allowing the texture to fully develop.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming with sugar.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to prevent tough cookies.
- Rice Krispies add a light crunch; handle gently to avoid breaking them.
- Optional add-ins like white chocolate chips or sprinkles add extra sweetness and color.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
