Crunchy Birthday Cookies Recipe

Relive the magic of 1982 with this nostalgic family recipe! These crunchy cookies, passed down through generations, offer a delightful blend of sweet and nutty flavors. Featuring a crispy, textured base of cornflakes, oatmeal, and coconut, these cookies are incredibly easy to make and perfect for birthdays or any special occasion. Feel free to add chocolate chips for an extra decadent treat! Get ready for a taste of pure childhood joy!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 1378.5 kcal
Protein 35g
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Ingredients for Crunchy Birthday Cookies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Baking Powder
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3 cups cornflakes cereal
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Milk Chocolate Chips

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How to Make Crunchy Birthday Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in 3 cups cornflakes cereal, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup shredded coconut, and 1 cup chopped pecans.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

405g

Fat

200g

Carbs

55g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Crunchy Birthday Cookies?

Crunchy Birthday Cookies takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Crunchy Birthday Cookies?

Crunchy Birthday Cookies has approximately 1378.5 calories per serving, with about 35 g protein, 55 g carbohydrates and 113 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Crunchy Birthday Cookies?

The key ingredients for Crunchy Birthday Cookies are Butter, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Egg, Vanilla, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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