Description
These Rice Krispie Treat Cookies are a delightful twist on classic treats, combining the gooey marshmallow center and crispy cereal texture into a soft, chewy cookie. Perfectly golden on the edges with a slightly gooey center, these cookies deliver a nostalgic flavor in a convenient cookie form, ideal for dessert lovers and snackers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 stick butter, room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Add-ins
- ½ cup Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup marshmallows
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 Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the room temperature butter, sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a fluffy base for your cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly until well combined to enrich the dough with moisture and flavor.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and baking powder to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a dough forms, ensuring everything is blended well without overmixing.
- Fold in Rice Krispies: Gently fold the Rice Krispies cereal into the dough, distributing the crispy texture evenly throughout.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls: Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough. Flatten each ball, place a marshmallow in the center, then carefully roll the dough around the marshmallow and coat the entire dough ball in extra Rice Krispies cereal for added crunch.
- Bake Cookies: Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center remains slightly gooey, indicating soft texture inside.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack or serving, so they firm up slightly but keep their chewy interior.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to help with proper creaming and dough texture.
- You can substitute mini marshmallows to help them melt more evenly inside the cookie.
- Chilling the dough briefly before baking can help maintain cookie shape, but is optional.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
