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Rice Krispies Cookies Recipe 🍪
Description:
Indulge in the delightful combination of crispy rice cereal, nuts, and a hint of vanilla with these scrumptious Rice Krispies Cookies. Perfect for a quick treat or a fun baking activity with the kids, these cookies are easy to whip up and even easier to devour!
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Easy
- Yield: Makes 20-35 cookies
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 203.4
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 22.8mg
- Sodium: 125.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 19.5g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups rice krispy cereal
- 2 cups of your choice of goodies (e.g., nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruits)
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, gather the butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, rice krispy cereal, and your choice of goodies.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In the large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and creamy.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture until well combined.
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Add Rice Krispies:
- Once the dry ingredients are fully incorporated, gently fold in the rice krispy cereal until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Add Goodies:
- Now, add your choice of goodies to the dough mixture. Get creative and use anything from chopped walnuts to chocolate chips or dried fruits.
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Form Cookie Dough Balls:
- Using your hands, scoop out portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place them on a lined baking sheet.
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Flatten Dough Balls:
- Flatten each dough ball slightly with the bottom of a cup or your palm. Remember, these cookies won’t spread much during baking, so shape them as desired.
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
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Bake Cookies:
- Place the baking sheet with the formed cookie dough in the preheated oven. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
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Cool and Enjoy:
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your homemade Rice Krispies Cookies with a cold glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
These delightful Rice Krispies Cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike. Get creative with your choice of mix-ins and make each batch uniquely yours! Happy baking! 🍪🥛