Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Cookies
Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Cookies check all of the boxes for a delicious cookie that will rival the fancy bakery cookies. Loaded with peanut butter and chocolate flavor along with oats and Rice Krispies cereal for a chewy texture.
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 436kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup peanut butter crunchy or creamy
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups chocolate chips more for topping the cookies if desired
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375°
- In a large bowl, add butter and peanut butter, beat until creamy.
- Add in sugars, eggs and vanilla, beating with mixer until combined.
- Add flour, oats, Rice Krispies, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Beat until combined.
- Add chocolate chips and mix well.
- Use a cookie scoop or form into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a greased or lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Smash cookie balls slightly and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Top each cookie with a few chocolate chips.
- Move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container up to 4 days.
- Variations: Chocolate chips are optional but pair great with the peanut butter flavor. Add in chopped pecans or walnuts for more crunch.
- Baking Time: For chewy cookies bake about 10 minutes, for crunchy cookies bake for another 2-3 minutes until the cookies are golden brown on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 309mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g