Description
These Peanut Butter Krispie Cookies are a delightful combination of creamy peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, and a hint of sweetness. Easy to make and gluten-free, these cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups crispy rice cereal
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix peanut butter and sugar: In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract and stir until well combined.
- Fold in cereal: Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal, being careful not to crush it.
- Form dough balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies or mix in mini chocolate chips before baking.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free if using certified gluten-free crispy rice cereal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
