Crunchy Drop Cookies Recipe

These irresistible Crunchy Harvest Crunch Drop Cookies are perfectly chewy on the inside with a delightful crunch from the Quaker Harvest Crunch cereal! Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for a cozy afternoon baking session. Get ready for a flavor explosion in every bite!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 67.2 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Crunchy Drop Cookies

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How to Make Crunchy Drop Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 1 large egg until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ½ cup milk.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 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. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 ½ cups Quaker Harvest Crunch cereal.
  7. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-12 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

1 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

3g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Crunchy Drop Cookies?

Crunchy Drop Cookies takes about 37 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 22 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Crunchy Drop Cookies?

Crunchy Drop Cookies has approximately 67.2 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Crunchy Drop Cookies?

The key ingredients for Crunchy Drop Cookies are Shortening, Brown Sugar, Egg, Milk, Vanilla, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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