Rice Krispie Treat Cookies

Ages and ages and ages ago, I made a cookie recipe that had oatmeal and rice krispies in it, and they were totally a hit.  I would use cocoa rice krispies or fruity rice krispies, and they were super fun and yummy!  I few weeks ago I had a total baking revelation.  What if I made those cookies again, but turned them into rice krispies treat cookies?!?!?  Why oh why did it take me ages and ages and ages to come up with that idea?? No clue.  But we're here now and totally loving these cookies.  The oatmeal gives these cookies a slightly nutty flavor, and the rice krispie treat cereal and double marshmallows brings that rice krispie treat flavor.  I saw a tip somewhere that said if you want to put marshmallows in cookies, leave them out on the counter overnight to dry out and get a little stale.  They will hold up much better in the heat of the oven.


Rice Krispie Treat Cookies

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups Rice Krispies Treats cereal
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 cup day old marshmallows (left on the counter overnight to dry out a bit)
1/2 cup marshmallow bits

Preheat the oven to 350F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in the eggs and vanilla until blended and smooth.  Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and beat until just combined. Stir in the cereal and oats until incorporated.  Stir in the marshmallows and marshmallow bits until evenly distributed.

Scoop the dough into 2 tablespoon size balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some room between them to spread.  Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until light golden brown.  Remove cookies from the oven and let cool for several minutes on the pan.  Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.  Makes about 24 to 28 cookies.

Enjoy!  -Cardamommy