Crispy Cereal Cookies Recipe

Transform leftover cereal into surprisingly delicious and crunchy cookies! This recipe is a fun experiment, perfect for using up those small amounts of cereal hiding in your pantry. We'll lightly crush different cereals, mixing them with cake mix for unexpected flavor combinations. The secret? Underbaking for perfectly chewy cookies that finish cooking with residual heat. Add dried cranberries, cherries, or raisins for extra bursts of flavor and texture. Get ready to unleash your creativity in the kitchen!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 19 mins
Calories 1004.9 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crispy Cereal Cookies

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How to Make Crispy Cereal Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Measure 1 ½ cups of your favorite cereal (avoiding overly sugary cereals). Gently crush the cereal into small pieces – avoid over-crushing.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) of your favorite cake mix (any flavor works!) with 1/2 cup (1 stick) of softened unsalted butter.
  4. Add 1/4 cup of milk and 1 large egg. Mix until just combined – do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the crushed cereal and 1/2 cup of dried fruit (cranberries, cherries, or raisins, or a mix!).
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly soft – this is intentional! The cookies will continue to bake as they cool.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheets before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

307g

Fat

48g

Carbs

40g

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