Cookies, marshmallow, with rice cereal and chocolate chips
Whole food · Baked Products
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A chewy, marshmallow-laced cookie packed with crispy rice cereal and studded with chocolate chips, offering a nostalgic, multi-textured treat. Each bite delivers a sweet, vanilla-forward flavor with a satisfying crunch and gooey pockets. Nutritionally, it's a high-energy, sugar-dense snack with minimal protein or fiber.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 58% carbs · 38% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its playful, campfire-inspired nostalgia and the perfect balance of sweet marshmallow, rich chocolate, and crispy cereal. It's a versatile treat that feels both homemade and indulgent, often evoking childhood memories of Rice Krispies Treats and chocolate chip cookies.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (over 40g per 100g) can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and subsequent crashes, making it a poor choice for those managing diabetes or seeking sustained energy. It's also calorie-dense with low satiety from protein or fiber. To counteract, pair a small portion with a source of protein (like Greek yogurt) or healthy fat (like nuts) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates.
- Offers a satisfying combination of chewy, crunchy, and melty textures.
- Serves as a convenient, portable sweet treat or dessert.
- Can be a morale-boosting comfort food in moderation.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The combination of marshmallow and cereal in a cookie is a relatively modern American invention, popularized in the 2000s by gourmet bakeries and food blogs that merged the classic Rice Krispies Treat with the chocolate chip cookie.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 12.3 g |
| Energy | 435 kcal |
| Energy | 1819 kj |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 18.2 g |
| Ash | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 63.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 0.00 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.6 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 51.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 98.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 227 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 341 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.43 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 4.2 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.68 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.77 mg |
| Niacin | 5.5 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.91 mg |
| Folate, total | 36.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 32.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 4.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 59.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 8.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.04 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 43.0 ug |
| Retinol | 40.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 32.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 186 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 4.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.72 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 36.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.90 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 6.9 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 8.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 204 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.27 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.30 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 3.8 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.4 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.9 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.6 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.2 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.2 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Cookies, animal crackers (includes arrowroot, tea biscuits) — USDA does not publish this profile for Cookies.
| Tryptophan | 0.10 g |
| Threonine | 0.19 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.26 g |
| Leucine | 0.47 g |
| Lysine | 0.24 g |
| Methionine | 0.12 g |
| Cystine | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.20 g |
| Valine | 0.30 g |
| Arginine | 0.26 g |
| Histidine | 0.14 g |
| Alanine | 0.21 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.29 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.3 g |
| Glycine | 0.23 g |
| Proline | 0.76 g |
| Serine | 0.36 g |
FAQ
Is this cookie gluten-free?
Not typically. Most rice cereals contain malt flavoring derived from barley, which contains gluten. A certified gluten-free version would require specific gluten-free cereal and flour.
Why does it have zero fiber?
The primary ingredients—refined flour, sugar, and puffed rice cereal—are low in dietary fiber. The marshmallow and chocolate chips also contribute negligible fiber.
Can I make a healthier version at home?
Yes. You can use whole-wheat flour, reduce sugar, add oats or nuts for fiber and protein, and use dark chocolate chips. Baking smaller cookies also helps with portion control.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.35 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 40.9 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 1.50 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.