Description
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookies are a delightful fusion of your favorite breakfast cereal and classic homemade cookies. These soft and chewy treats are infused with sweet cinnamon flavor and crunchy cereal pieces, making them a hit with both kids and adults. Easy to prepare, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in. With their unique texture and customizable options—add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flair—these cookies promise to satisfy your sweet cravings. Bake up a batch today, and indulge in the nostalgia of this comforting dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 Tbsp milk
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Mix in egg and vanilla until just combined.
- Gradually blend in the dry mixture until combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Gently fold in crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal.
- Scoop about 3 tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them an inch apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges; allow cooling before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg