Rice Krispie Cookies offer a delightful twist on traditional cookies, combining the classic crispiness of Rice Krispies with the chewy goodness of oats and coconut. Perfect for any occasion, the cookies will be a hit at your next gathering.
If you’re looking to customize your Rice Krispie Cookies, consider substituting coconut with another mix-in like chocolate chips or chopped nuts. For those with allergies, gluten-free flour can replace regular flour, and vegan butter can be used to make them dairy-free. Always ensure that your oats are certified gluten-free if necessary, and check labels on cereal for allergens.
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Rice Krispie Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup Rice Krispies
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly coat 2 large cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray and set them aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a standing electric mixer, place 1/2 cup butter and beat on medium until light and fluffy.
- Add 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar, beating until well blended.
- Add 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, continuing to beat the mixture to incorporate everything well.
- Stir in the reserved flour mixture until combined, then fold in 1 cup Rice Krispies, 1 cup quick-cooking oats, and 1/2 cup shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Drop the mixture by level measuring tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheets, ensuring there’s space between each cookie.
- Transfer the sheets to the preheated oven and bake for about 12 minutes, or until the cookies turn lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on wire racks. Once cool, store them in an airtight container.
Part of our Homemade Cookie Recipes collection — Part 6 of 7:
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