Crispy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (2024)

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ByMerissaOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

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Looking for a simple and delicious cookie treat to make for your family? This Rice Crispy Oatmeal Cookies recipe is allergy-friendly and so tasty!

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Rice Crispy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

With children with food allergies to major foods, one thing I’ve had trouble finding a great recipe for (that he actually likes!) is cookies.

But with all my recipe ventures, I was bound and determined to figure something out for them. Every kid deserves to enjoy some yummy cookies every once in a while! While we aren’t big dessert people (my idea of dessert is something made from home-canned fruits….) I like having cookies on hand in my fridge or freezer for a little treat.

So, back to these Rice Crispy Oatmeal Cookies…I’ve tried a bunch of different allergy-free cookie recipes. I really have, but none of them have been a hit like this one! I knew it would be a keeper when I caught a little toddler hand sneaking another cookie off the plate they were cooling on.

I first began making this recipe several years ago, and I’ve made some adjustments to it over the years (which I’ve updated here), but it’s still a bit favorite. I love to make these whenever I have some extra rice crispies that I need to use up.

Additions to the Oatmeal Cookies

Here are a few simple things that you could add into this recipe if you don’t want to leave them plain.

Chocolate Chips
White Chocolate Chips
Raisins
Dried Cranberries
Dried Blueberries
Vanilla Extract

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Rice Crispy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

How to make simple rice crispy cookies that the kids will love.

CourseDessert

CuisineAmerican

KeywordCrispy Rice Cookies Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Servings 24 cookies

Calories 89 kcal

Creator Merissa

Ingredients

1 1/2cupsFlouror Gluten Free Flour
1/2teaspoonBaking Soda
1teaspoonBaking Powder
Pinchof Salt
1/3cupCoconut Oil
1/2cupBrown Sugar
1Bananamashed
1cupCrispy Rice Cereal
1/2cupOld Fashioned Oats
1Egg

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients. (You can use a stand or hand mixer if you prefer.) Make sure there are no lumps of banana or coconut oil (I soften my coconut oil first to help it blend better).
Drop by teaspoon full (or use a cookie scoop) onto an ungreased cookie or bar pan (I recommend one with sides just in case the oil would drip). Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper first. You don't want it to be greased but you also don't want the cookies to stick.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 6 minutes or until the cookies are just brown around the edges. (Yours may need to cook a little longer, my oven seems to cook these very quickly).
Cool the finished cookies on a wire rack so that they can firm up and get nice and crisp after baking.

Nutrition Facts

Rice Crispy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.001g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g

Cholesterol 7mg2%

Sodium 51mg2%

Potassium 42mg1%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 91IU2%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 17mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

How to Make This Recipe Gluten Free

As I mentioned within the recipe, I use my Gluten Free All Purpose Flour in this recipe to make it gluten-free. You may also need to make sure that you are using certified gluten-free oats in this recipe as well.

How to Make This Recipe Egg Free

Instead of adding the egg, add an extra banana in its place. Super easy, and it still tastes great! You may want to add a bit less sugar if you choose this option since the banana will add sweetness.

How to Store Leftover Cookies

Any cookies that you have leftover should be cooled completely and then stored in an air-tight container on the countertop or in the fridge for up to 4 days.

You could also freeze extra cookies. Just put them in a freezer bag and stick them in the freezer until you are ready to enjoy. Thaw on the countertop after removing from the freezer.

Common Questions About Oatmeal Cookies

What can I replace the coconut oil with?

You can replace the coconut oil with butter, vegan buttery spread, or even shortening.

What is the secret to a crunchy cookie?

Crunchy cookies start out as a drier batter and then they bake a little longer so provide that crisp.

Can I leave out baking soda in cookies?

No, baking soda is one of the levening agents and needs to be in the cookie recipe to help it rise and not be a hard little hockey puck.

Yum, thank you for sharing this recipe. Anything with oatmeal is for me.
Kathi, Little House Living reader

More Yummy Cookie Recipes

Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy Coconut Macaroons Recipe
Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe
Frugal Cookie Treats
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

Do you have any allergy kids that this would work for in your household?

Merissa Alink

Merissa has been blogging about andliving the simple and frugal life on Little House Living since 2009 and has internationally published 2 books on the topic. You can read about Merissa’s journey from penniless to freedom on the About Page. You can send her a message any time from theContact Page.

This Rice Crispy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe was originally posted on Little House Living in April 2014. It has been updated as of October 2023.