Last Updated on January 14, 2023
Craving for a recipe that is super delicious and incredibly easy? Try making these no-bake Rice Krispie cookies with oatmeal. This recipe will be super easy to make since you do not have to use the oven. Making this at home can also be a fun activity for your family; especially the kids. So indulge yourself and your family with this easy-to-make treat. Experience the goodness of different textures and flavors exploding in your mouth. So what are you waiting for? Let’s take a look at how to make no-bake Rice Krispie cookies.
Benefits of Oatmeal
Oatmeal is exceedingly healthy. It contains a range of essential antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. Thus, it helps lower cholesterol levels and blood sugar. In addition to that, it reduces constipation and protects against skin irritation. That is why it is an excellent breakfast and snack choice.
Usually, you can prepare oatmeal easily by boiling oats in water or milk. Keep in mind that highly processed varieties of oatmeal include instant or quick oats. Though they take the shortest amount of time to prepare and cook, you may find that the texture is mushy. On the other hand, the whole form and most intact of all oats are oat groats. However, they take longer to cook. Nonetheless, most people prefer steel-cut oatmeal, rolled oats, and crushed oats.
What You Will Need: No Bake Rice Krispie Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of nonsalted butter
- 1 and 3/4 cups of granulated or white sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups oats (quick-cooking)
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of whole milk; you can use light cream or evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup of peanut butter of your choice; it may be smooth or chunky but make sure not to use natural peanut butter for best results
- 1 to 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Large saucepan
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Stove
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Step by Step: No Bake Rice Krispie Cookies
Step 1
Prepare a large saucepan, put it over medium-high heat, then add the butter, sugar, salt, and whole milk. After that, begin stirring over medium-high heat for about two minutes. Keep stirring till all the ingredients combine well and become smooth. Then, make sure to bring the mixture to a full boil. And continue boiling for three minutes while occasionally stirring, about once or twice. Ensure that the mixture does not boil for any more than three minutes. The main reason is that the mixture will become dry and have a crumbly texture if it exceeds.
Step 2
Carefully remove the saucepan away from the heat. Then, stir in the peanut butter and vanilla to ensure a smooth consistency. Next, add the oats and Rice Krispies until everything incorporates well. Let the mixture rest for about three minutes to firm up a bit.
Step 3
Afterward, drop the mixture onto the lined baking sheets with parchment paper using a tablespoon or ice cream scooper. Then allow the mixture to set and become firm for about an hour at room temperature. Also, you can place it on the refrigerator to speed up the process.
Step 4
Finally, take out the cookies in the fridge and serve.
Tips and Tricks: No Bake Rice Krispie Cookies
You can substitute the butter in the recipe with margarine, or combine vegetable shortening and butter. In addition to that, you can make the cookie recipe with all rice Krispies. Or you could use all oats in this recipe if preferred. Moreover, dark chocolate aids in binding the cookies together and makes the cookies tastier and richer. The rice Krispies are great as they add texture to the cookies. And the oats make the cookies chewy and more satisfying.
Furthermore, you can store the no-bake cookies in an airtight container in the freezer to preserve their crispiness; storing them in the freezer will make them last longer. Bear in mind that it is essential to use a large saucepan. The main reason for this is that it will rise very high when the mixture comes to a full boil. As a result, it may cause the mixture to overflow.
Additionally, it would help to utilize a kitchen scale to be extremely accurate with measurements. It’s important not to overcook the mixture on the stove. Consequently, overcooking will make it hard to shape, and it will turn out extremely crumbly. Also, it is best to serve the cookies immediately since the Rice Krispies will lose their crunch over time.
No Bake Rice Krispie Cookies: Quick Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Large saucepan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Stove
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of nonsalted butter
- 1 and 3/4 cups of granulated or white sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups oats quick-cooking
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of whole milk; you can use light cream or evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup of peanut butter of your choice; it may be smooth or chunky but make sure not to use natural peanut butter for best results
- 1 to 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
Instructions
- Prepare a large saucepan, put it over medium-high heat, then add the butter, sugar, salt, and whole milk. After that, begin stirring over medium-high heat for about two minutes. Keep stirring till all the ingredients combine well and become smooth. Then, make sure to bring the mixture to a full boil. And continue boiling for three minutes while occasionally stirring, about once or twice. Ensure that the mixture does not boil for more than three minutes. The main reason is that the mixture will become dry and have a crumbly texture if it exceeds.
- Carefully remove the saucepan away from the heat. Then, stir in the peanut butter and vanilla to ensure a smooth consistency. Next, add the oats and Rice Krispies until everything incorporates well. Let the mixture rest for about three minutes to firm up a bit.
- Afterward, drop the mixture onto the lined baking sheets with parchment paper using a tablespoon or ice cream scooper. Then allow the mixture to set and become firm for about an hour at room temperature. Also, you can place it on the refrigerator to speed up the process.
- Finally, take out the cookies in the fridge and serve.
Notes
Chocolate Rice Krispie Cookies
As well as traditional Rice Krispie cookies, you can also make chocolate Rice Krispie cookies. Much like the first recipe, this one requires no baking time whatsoever! You just need a stove to create these delicious treats. The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1 3/4 cups of granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of whole milk or light cream
- 1/3 of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup of peanut butter
- 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 3 cups of Rice Krispies
Now all you need to do is:
- Gather all of the ingredients you need for this recipe, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and grab a saucepan. In your pan, add the following ingredients: milk, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and butter. Heat over medium heat for a few minutes. Keep stirring until the mixture becomes smooth. Once it begins to boil, leave boiling for around 3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and add in the vanilla extract, along with the peanut butter. Mix well. Fold in the Rice Krispies; ensuring all the Rice Krispies are coated in the chocolate mixture. Leave for a few minutes in the pan.
- Add your semi-firm mixture to your prepared baking sheets and press down lightly with the back of a spoon to ensure it’s flat and in place. Place in the refrigerator to chill for around an hour for best results. Remove from fridge, cut into squares or rectangle shapes – serve and enjoy!
Baked Chocolate Rice Krispie Cookies Recipes
While there are many no bake Rice Krispie cookie recipes, I thought I’d share my favorite baked cookie recipe. This recipe requires the following ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of cocoa Rice Krispies
- 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup of M&Ms
- 1/2 cup of softened butter
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
Now all you need to do is:
- Gather all of the ingredients you need for this recipe and preheat your oven to 350F. You’ll also need to line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grab a bowl and add the following ingredients: butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat the ingredients together until smooth.
- In another bowl, add the following ingredients: white sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, oats, and flour. Mix the ingredients together and then add to the bowl of wet ingredients.
- Once completely combined, fold in the following: chocolate chips, Rice Krispies and M&Ms. The consistency should now be dough-like.
- Using an ice cream scooper, scoop balls of dough onto your prepared baking sheet. Place into the center of your preheated oven for around 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and leave to cool before serving. Enjoy!
Conclusion
I hope this post has helped you to become more familiar with how to make no bake Rice Krispie cookies. It couldn’t be easier and doesn’t require many ingredients at all. Do you have any tips or tricks when it comes to making no bake Rice Krispie cookies? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring!
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