Description
Delight in these crunchy and chewy Rice Krispie Treat Cookies that combine the nostalgic flavors of classic Rice Krispie treats with the convenience of cookies. These treats feature a buttery, sweet dough filled with gooey marshmallows and crunchy cereal, baked to golden perfection for a deliciously satisfying snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 stick butter, room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugars
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Add-ins
- ½ cup Rice Krispies cereal, plus extra for coating
- 1 cup marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the room temperature butter, sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring even texture in your cookie dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly until all are fully combined, adding moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add in the flour and baking powder, mixing continuously until the dough comes together and is well-formed.
- Fold in Cereal: Gently fold the Rice Krispies cereal into the dough so that it retains its crunch without getting crushed.
- Shape Cookies with Marshmallow Center: 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. Finally, coat each dough ball with additional Rice Krispies cereal for extra texture.
- Bake: Arrange the prepared dough balls on the baking sheet spaced apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges and slightly gooey in the center to maintain marshmallow softness.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack or serving plate to ensure they hold their shape and are safe to eat.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh marshmallows to maintain gooey centers.
- If you prefer crispier cookies, bake a few minutes longer but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature to ease creaming with sugars.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for effortless cookie removal and cleanup.
- Variations: you can add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough for extra flavor and texture.
