Description
These Rice Krispie Potato Chip Cookies combine the sweet, gooey marshmallow and crispy rice cereal base with a delightful salty crunch from wavy potato chips. Quick and easy to make, they offer a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, ideal for snacking or serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cups mini marshmallows, divided (6 cups + 2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Add-ins
- 5 cups wavy potato chips
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheets: Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking as they cool.
- Measure Ingredients: Measure out all ingredients before starting to ensure smooth and quick mixing once the melting process begins.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add 6 cups of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted, maintaining medium/low heat to prevent burning.
- Add Vanilla and Salt: Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in vanilla extract and sea salt to infuse the base with flavor.
- Fold in Remaining Ingredients: While the mixture remains hot, quickly fold in the rice cereal, wavy potato chips, and the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated, allowing some potato chips to break for bite-sized texture.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a spoon, scoop about 3 tablespoons of the warm mixture and place mounds on the prepared baking sheets. Gently shape each mound for even, consistent cookies.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool at room temperature until they harden and hold their shape for easy serving.
Notes
- Work quickly when mixing in the cereal and chips, as the marshmallow mixture hardens fast.
- Using parchment paper makes cleanup easier and prevents sticking.
- Allow cookies to fully cool before storing in an airtight container to maintain texture.
- For a sweeter or double marshmallow flavor, do not reduce marshmallow quantity.
- You can substitute wavy potato chips with regular or flavored chips for slight flavor variations.
