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Rice Krispie Cookies (with Coconut)

Sugar cookie meets Coconut Rice Krispie Treat in this delectable tender-crisp cookie.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 111 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening (Crisco)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • ¼ cup white sugar (optional, for finishing cookies before baking)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Add 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, and 1 cup shortening to a mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until incorporated.
  3. Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer until incorporated.
  4. Combine 2 cups flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon baking soda to a separate bowl.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl, a bit at a time, beating after each addition until completely incorporated. I add about ⅓ of the flour mixture at one time.
  6. Add 1 cup of shredded coconut and 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal. Stir with a spoon until just combined.
  7. Use a cookie scoop to scoop into evenly sized balls.
  8. Add ¼ cup of white sugar to a bowl. Dip each cookie ball into the sugar and put on a baking sheet. Using a drinking glass, slightly flatten the sugar-dipped cookies. Repeat until the baking sheet is full.
  9. Put 9-12 cookie balls to a cookie sheet, evenly spaced.
  10. Bake for 9-10 minutes. But seriously, check them at 9 minutes! 
  11. Remove from oven, let sit for 30-45 seconds, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  12. Repeat with remaining cookie dough. Makes 48 cookies.

Notes

  • For best results, devour these Rice Krispie cookies within 1 week (7 days). You can also freeze them; I recommend using them within 3-6 months.
  • Put a slice of bread in the container or bag to prevent the cookies from hardening and keep 'em nice and moist. It really works! The slice of bread will be a casualty (or become destined for croutons) but keeping your cookies textually perfect is worth the sacrifice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 111kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Potassium 23mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 89IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111

% Daily Value*

Calories 111kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Potassium 23mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 89IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.