Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.

Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just incorporated.

Add Rice Krispies and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal and chocolate chips. Ensure that the cereal remains intact and doesn’t get crushed.

Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the dough about 2 inches apart.

Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, and the centers are slightly soft. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.

Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.