This is my favourite cookie recipe. I lived on these cookies at the end of my last pregnancy and the first few weeks when E was a baby. Anytime someone came to visit, if they offered to bake I asked for these. It’s an odd combination, I would never have thought to put Rice Krispies in cookies but it gives them a satisfying crunch.

I haven’t made them in a long time. I started craving them this week and thankfully have some Rice Krispies on hand (there have been supply issues and shortages on some cereals, oddly enough). I will have to stop using the Rice Krispies as an activity for E, seeing as I will need them for baking now!

I find these cookies to be on the “hearty” side of things. Often times I just need one to feel satisfied. Which is also good since I’m back to monitoring my blood sugars and need healthy treats. I’m diabetic, although I don’t check my sugars on a regular basis, just maintain a healthy lifestyle. During pregnancy I have to be more careful, so I’m pulling out some old recipes that I used in my last pregnancy.

Anyways, these cookies are easy to make and taste delicious. I didn’t have E help me, mostly because it requires the mixer and there isn’t much for him to do. He enjoys eating them, which is treat enough!

In terms of recipe, I haven’t changed much except to cut way back on sugar and chocolate chips. I like chocolate but I don’t want my cookies to be all chips, it’s just overkill. If you prefer a sweeter cookie, you will want to increase both the sugar and/or chocolate. I haven’t tried these with a sugar alternative although that will be the next thing to try. If you want the original recipe it came from Happy Hooligans.

If you’re looking for a different oatmeal cookie, give these a whirl!

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Cookies

Makes 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup softened butter (or coconut oil)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup flour (I use whole wheat)
• 1 cup instant oatmeal
• 1 cup Rice Krispie cereal
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Like a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Cream together butter and sugars until smooth.
3. Add vanilla and egg, mix well.
4. Add baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, flour, oatmeal, Rice Krispies and chocolate chips. Mix until combined.
5. Roll into balls and flatten slightly on baking sheet.
6. Bake for 9-10 minutes.
7. Let cookies cool on baking sheet until firm enough to move to a cooling rack.
8. Enjoy!