Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  0.5 cup butter
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  0.5 cup butter
• In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  0.5 cup butter
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Stir in the crispy rice cereal and chocolate chips.
  0.5 cup butter
• Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are still soft. Do not overbake.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.