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Who here has heard of Rice Krispies Cheesy Crisps before? Did your Mom make them in the 1970’s or 80’s? Were they an afternoon snack or school lunch treat? I have no idea what these were until I came across them in my Mom’s recipe collection. She didn’t make them for us, nor do I ever remember eating these in my entire life. They seem like something that would have been just RAMPANT at Tupperware parties, which might be where she got the recipe from, a friend that had made them and written out the recipe on a card for her.
I had to Google them and low and behold, they are a THING. The thing is, I didn’t find a recipe like this one, however, until I specifically looked for something.
That something would be MacLaren’s Imperial Cheese.
This is a Canadian cheese and is THE SECRET to how these cheese crisps are ten times better than any made with shredded cheese. A lot of the reviews I read said that the shredded cheese made these too greasy which makes sense.
These were not greasy at all.
These were CHEESE CRACK.
Watch the video and see how these Rice Krispies cheese crisps just SNAP at the end.
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Rice Krispies Cheese Crisps
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 pound Imperial Cheese sharp, in red tub
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 4 cups Rice Krispies
Instructions
- Leave butter and cheese together to become soft ( overnight is best)
- Beat together until creams, then mix in flour.
- Mix in Rice Krispies by hand.
- Rolls into small balls and press down with a fork onto un-greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes, watching carefully so that they don’t burn.
Video
Nutrition
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Terry says
Self rising or all purpose flour?
Thomas Potter says
I’ve been making these for years. While I started out rolling into balls and flatting with a fork, I now shape the dough into a log and wrap in waxed paper chill and slice! I also add some cayenne pepper or black pepper to add a little zip. I use romano cheese as an alternate to cheddar and use roasted chopped pecans in lieu of the rice crispies!
jazzy says
I also make a thumb print in the dough ball (actually a small scoop) and after baking, while still warm, fill with hot pepper jelly.
Tarron says
These are amazing. I used my mixer for the whole preparation and appreciated the more broken down Rice Krispie texture. I’m not a fan of browned cheese and it can turn quickly so, I started my oven at 325 and baked them for 10 minutes, then increased to 350 for the remaining 10 and watched them carefully the last few minutes. I also tried rolling the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cutting them into 1” squares with the classic hole poked in the centre. These looked a bit nicer but baked a bit quicker at only 10 mins at 325 and 5 minutes at 350. The square batch would make good gifts. They all would actually. These are SO tasty!!
Karlynn J says
Thank you for leaving a comment with your tips and tricks! I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
Cynthia Castle says
I am from GA we have been making these since the 50’ we made these using extra sharp cheese .
mariah rose windsor says
hey mom mary ann ewigmen can i make this cheese crisps with you love mariah rose windsor about cooking with you next week ok
Lynn says
Make these frequently. I “smuggle” a couple of tubs of Imperial Cheese from British Columbia to Arizona when I come for the winter and the crackers are always a hit at happy hour with my American friends. I do add some cayenne. The other thing I do is put the rice crispies in a plastic bag and roll them slightly before mixing them in. It breaks some of the cereal into smaller pieces and, to me, makes the crackers a bit crisper. Don’t roll too much, though. There is cold-pack cheddar cheese available in the US and I’m going to buy some and see if it works as a substitute for the Imperial Cheese. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Jona Riglin says
Lynn, I just read your comment and am wondering if you found a suitable substitute in the US. I want to make them in Florida, as they would be perfect to take for “Happy Hour”. I am considering taking some Imperial Cheese in my suitcase.
Luann says
I don’t have the ‘tub of cheese’ here today, but wondering IF I could used finely grated sharp cheddar (8 oz) mixed in with the butter as a substitute?
Lynda says
Where can I buy this particular cheese? Which supermarkets?
Elizabeth says
They have a sharp cheese spread in a tub at Aldis that’s quite similar I’m sure it would work .
Mae says
I get it at Save On Foods.
I also add 1/4 tsp Tobasco sauce and 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
Janet Paul says
Ok so I am in New Orleans and this Imperial cheese is non existent here….what should I use as a sub? thanks, Janet
Jann says
would rice cakes perhaps crumbled work instead of rice krispies?
Brae says
Used to make these a lot adding cayenne … they were called Firehouse Cookies.
I would flatten them with my thumb and in the thumbprint would add a shrimp dip when they were cooled. Really delicious!
Diana Colleran says
These are always a hit- been making them for 60 years. Don’t let on how easy they are! Imperial Cheese is uniquely Canadian but the best for this recipe.
kj says
This was originally a Best of Bridge recipe. They are a fabulous, savory bite.