Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookies Recipe
Crunchy and flavorful Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookies that combine the warm spice of cinnamon with the nostalgic crunch of the favorite cereal. These cookies offer a delightful twist on classic cookies, perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional
- 2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for incorporation later.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and packed brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which creates a smooth base for your cookie dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until everything is well combined for a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the previously mixed dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
- Fold in Cereal: Carefully fold in the crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal until it is evenly distributed throughout the dough, giving the cookies their signature crunch and cinnamon flavor.
- Portion Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are set, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, gently toast the crushed cereal in the oven before mixing it into the dough.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour to make the cookies gluten-free, but texture might slightly vary.
- Be careful not to overbake; cookies continue to firm up as they cool.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of softened butter.
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