Description
Soft and chewy cinnamon sugar cookies made with crushed cinnamon cereal for a nostalgic, warm, and comforting treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until combined.
- Fold in the crushed cereal until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for best results.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft.
- Chill dough briefly if it becomes too soft.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon cookies, cereal cookies, chewy cookies, easy dessert, homemade cookies