Bread Crumb Cookies Recipe

Transform leftover bread into unbelievably delicious and cheap cookies! This easy recipe offers three tasty variations: Mexican Chocolate, Cinnamon Sugar, and Cappuccino cookies. Perfect for using up stale bread and satisfying your sweet tooth.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 172.9 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 3.2 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bread Crumb Cookies

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How to Make Bread Crumb Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups bread crumbs, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (omit for Cinnamon Sugar cookies), 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup milk, ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 large egg.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  7. Remove from baking sheet while still warm and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. **Mexican Chocolate Variation:** Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ cup chopped almonds to the dry ingredients.
  9. **Cinnamon Sugar Variation:** Omit the cocoa powder and add 1 teaspoon cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
  10. **Cappuccino Variation:** Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules to the dry ingredients.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

5g

Carbs

8g