Description
These Easy Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, featuring the sweet and crunchy flavor of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. Perfectly soft with a crispy edge, these cookies are infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla, making them an irresistible treat for cereal lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates the base for tender cookies.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time and add the vanilla extract, mixing until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices.
- Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring only until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which keeps cookies tender.
- Fold in cereal: Gently fold in the crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal to incorporate its crunch and flavor without crushing it completely.
- Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up while maintaining a soft center.
Notes
- Use softened butter for easier mixing and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies light and tender.
- Crushing the cereal roughly gives a nice crunchy texture inside the cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
