These Rice Krispies Christmas Cookies have the perfect texture - soft, chewy, and crispy! With a hint of vanilla and candy coated chocolate candies, these make for a simple treat during the holidays.
Y'all we are 13 days away from the big day - that is literally less than two weeks!! I am not ready! I haven't finished shopping for anyone but our nieces and nephews. My kids, nope, not finished shopping for. My husband, he hasn't even told me anything that he wants.
I know that he hasn't gotten anything for me yet, because my list that I sent him, wouldn't open on his work computer. I'm way behind in the gift shopping department this year.
However, I am very ahead of schedule when it comes to baking holiday goodies. I've actually been on top of cookies and toffee. I've made so many cookies this year; my cookie jar has been overflowing. I'm not going to complain one bit though, and I know that my family won't either.
Let me tell y'all about these cookies. They are exploding with textures and flavor. They are the perfect soft baked cookie with a twist. The Rice Krispies® provide the perfect crispy element for these cookies.
I put what in my cookies? I know, it sounds weird. Most people look at a box of Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® and think marshmallows. We do too, I mean I've made quite a few different Rice Kripspies® treats over the years.
However, there is just something about these cookies that are far better than any Rice Krisipes® treat ever thought about being. Sounds complicated you say? No way! It's literally the basic of basic cookie doughs with a little something special.
Ingredients in Rice Krispies Christmas Cookies:
- Rice Krispies
- flour
- butter
- salt
- sugar
- brown sugar
- vanilla
- eggs
- baking soda
- M&M's
How do you make Rice Krispies Christmas Cookies?
- Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Cream the butter and both sugars.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the Rice Krispies.
- Stir in the M&M's.
- Bake.
See, what did I tell ya'll? Simple. Simple cookies are the best. Oh, and the fact that these only take 9 minutes to bake makes my family happy! I let them cool just a moment, and then we chow down! These make about 3-dozen cookies. Tons! Plenty for you, a cookie exchange, your family, friends, and whoever else you decide deserves one of the best cookies ever!
Kelsie is usually the one to make these cookies because it's just a simple recipe. This time however my cookie helper was watching a movie that we grabbed at Walmart while we were shopping for the Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®.
Here are more of our Christmas cookie favorites:
Rice Krispies® Christmas Cookies
These Rice Krispies® Christmas Cookies have the perfect texture – soft, chewy, and crispy! With a hint of vanilla and candy coated chocolate candies, these make for a simple treat during the holidays.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups candy coated chocolate candies
- 2 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Cream together the butter and both sugars.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®.
- Stir in the candy coated chocolate candies
- Drop or form into 1 ½ inch balls, and bake for 9 minutes.
- Allow to cool 2 minutes before removing from the cookie sheet.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
36Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 156Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 122mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 0gSugar: 14gProtein: 1g
Robin Masshole Mommy
I guarantee that if I made these, they would be gone within 5 minutes. We would all devour these! They sound awesome.
Joanna
We may not have any left! 😉
Karen
WOW - what an interesting way to incorporate rice krispies into a cookie! I could imagine it adds that great crunch! Love the creativity of this recipe!
Joanna
Thanks Karen! It's a great way to enjoy Rice Krispies in cookie form.
Angela
My kids LOVE rice crispy treats as it is so I know they'd be obsessed with these cookies! Love how easy they are to make too!
Joanna
Oh they will love these!
Sarah Ross-Koves
My kids say the only thing rice krispies are good for is baking...LOL. I love them in peanut butter balls as well as cookies. Thanks for sharing your cookie recipe- I am getting ready to make our Christmas cookies.
Joanna
They are so good in peanut butter balls!
Angela Tolsma
what an interesting recipe. I have no put rice krispies in cookies before
Joanna
Thanks Angela!
Ana De- Jesus
I love rice krispie treats. These rice krispie xmas cookies are the perfect sweet treat for the festive season. Beautiful photography as well.
Joanna
Thanks so much!
Courteney Noonan
I love Rice Krispies so much so I can't believe I've never seen a recipe like this! I really want to try and make these cookie
Joanna
You've got to try these Courteney!
Nicole Burkholder
I love the idea of adding Rice Krispies to the cookie batter. What a great way to lighten it up and give it that airy crunch 😉
Joanna
Thanks Nicole! They provide a wonderful airy crunchy texture.
Amanda @ Old House to New Home
YUM! I bet the Rice Krispies give the cookies such a great texture! Can't wait to try these!
Joanna
They do Amanda, completely amazing!
Brittany
I've never thought of putting Rice Krispies in my cookies but I bet it creates an awesome texture surprise. I think my whole family would enjoy these cookies.
Joanna
They will love these Brittany!
Heather
Oh I have never thought to put Rice Krispies in cookies before! I bet that adds a really cool texture to the cookie.
Joanna
Totally does Heather!
Melanie
I've never thought of adding Rice Krispies to cookies.
Joanna
You'll love them Melaine!
Debra
I've never thought to put rice krispies in cookies, that sounds like it would add a fun texture! Thanks for sharing.
Joanna
It provides a great texture!
Jolina
One can never have enough cookies, especially around Christmas 🙂 These look awesome! And a really creative way to use rice crispies. Yum!
Joanna
Agreed Jolina! Never too many cookies around Christmas. 🙂
Sandra Shaffer
Love this cookie recipe with Rice Krispies! Another fun way to use the cereal besides making the Rice Krispie Treats. Great for a cookie exchange too! YUM 🙂
Joanna
Right?! They make the perfect cookies for a cookie exchange!
Jennifer (JenuineMom)
Now this is an unexpected way to make rice krispie cookies! I bet they taste great! Do they crunch, or do the rice krispies get soft?
Joanna
Crazy enough Jennifer, they stay crunchy!
Lori Vachon
I've never had Rice Krispies in cookies....cannot wait to try! I have a box in my pantry as we speak!!!
Joanna
You'll love the extra texture that they provide!
Heather @ Country Life, City Wife
How creative! I have enough pumpkin to feed a small village (I have a small pumpkin patch) so I may try these and add pumpkin. My husband will love!
Joanna
I think pumpkin would pair great, but for me I'd remove the candy coated chocolate candies. 🙂
Kiwi
Well isnt that a brilliant combo? Cookies and rice krispies I but that is delicious together!
Joanna
Thanks so much! They pair so perfectly together!
Lesley Carter
When I was a little girl, my grandfather and I would make rice krispies all the time together. This reminded me of him and almost brought tears to my eyes. I'm going to get the stuff to make them now 🙂
Joanna
Awe, I love when things bring back childhood memories! 🙂
Catherine
I LOVE this idea. These wouldn't last long in my house!
Joanna
They didn't last long here either. 😉
CourtneyLynne
Ooooo I never thought about putting Rice Krispies in Christmas cookies before!!!! I might just have to try your recipe
Joanna
Go for it, it adds a different twist, that's oh so tasty!
Dawn McAlexander
I bet these cookies are great. I love Rice Krispies treats, and these cookies are pretty similar, so I would love them as well.
Joanna
You would totally love these cookies Dawn!
Taylor Mobley
Ok that looks amazing! I can't believe the rice crispies stay crunchy??? That would be so perfect for holiday parties. Thanks for sharing!
Joanna
Thanks Taylor! It's crazy, right?! 🙂
Sara
I don't even bake, but that's totally going to change now because of this recipe. I'm so trying this for the holidays and maybe later too
Joanna
Sara, they are so easy! You'll love these!
Stephanie
These look great! I am sure they would be devoured in no time at our family Christmas dinner!
Joanna
Thank you! 🙂
Stephanie
These look absolutely delicious!! I love rice krispy everything! YUM!
Joanna
Thanks Stephanie, me too!
Debbie-jean Lemonte
This sounds delicious! I'm happy to see something different. Typically, I'd make Rice Krispy bars but I love this recipe. Gives me something to try. =)
Joanna
Thanks Debbie!
Kecia
As soon as I saw the Rice Krispies, I thought they would be Christmas rice krispie treats! I have never added the cereal to cookies before. Sounds yummy though!