Dessert

Christmas Crunch Cookies Recipe

ByNoah Steele October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Introduction

These Christmas Crunch Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic treat, packed with festive Cap’n Christmas Crunch cereal for a fun, crunchy texture. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy winter snack, they bring a playful crunch to soft, buttery cookie dough.

A white plate filled with a pile of soft cookies. Each cookie has a light brown color and looks chewy with a slightly uneven, rough texture. Scattered throughout the cookies are small colorful pieces of red, green, and yellow candy, adding bright spots on the surface. The cookies are stacked naturally, showing some overlapping in the center of the plate. The plate has festive text and small graphics in green, red, black, and blue around its edge. The plate is placed on a white marbled surface with a black and white checkered cloth partially visible behind it. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt
1 stick melted butter

1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar

2 eggs
1 cup crushed Cap’n Christmas Crunch
1 cup non-crushed Cap’n Christmas Crunch

Parchment paper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until fully combined and aerated.

Step 3: Melt the butter completely in a microwave-safe bowl. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
Step 4: Beat in the eggs until the batter is light and creamy. Gradually add the flour mixture in increments, mixing well after each addition.
Step 5: Crush 1 cup of Cap’n Christmas Crunch cereal using a potato masher or by placing the cereal in a zip-top bag and smashing with a rolling pin. Fold the crushed cereal gently into the dough by hand.

Step 6: Add the remaining 1 cup of whole Cap’n Christmas Crunch cereal and mix gently to combine without breaking the cereal too much.
Step 7: Scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them evenly.
Step 8: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, try adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract when creaming the butter and sugars.
You can substitute Cap’n Christmas Crunch with your favorite festive or fruity cereal to customize the crunch and flavor.
If you like chewier cookies, reduce the baking time by a minute or two and watch closely to avoid overbaking.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To keep them fresh longer, you can freeze the baked cookies in a sealed container for up to three months. Reheat briefly in the microwave or let them come to room temperature before serving.

How to Serve

The image shows a white plate filled with multiple cookies stacked in a casual pile. Each cookie has a light brown, slightly glossy texture with visible colorful candy pieces embedded throughout, including red, green, and yellow spots. The cookies appear soft and chewy with a somewhat uneven, homemade shape. The plate has faint, colorful text and small drawn designs on the rim. The plate is placed on a light wood surface partially covered by a black and white checkered cloth. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different cereal instead of Cap’n Christmas Crunch?

Yes! You can swap in any crunchy, festive cereal you enjoy. Just be mindful of the texture and sweetness level to keep the balance in the cookies.

How do I prevent the cookies from spreading too much?

Make sure your butter is fully melted but cool before mixing, and chill the dough for 15-30 minutes if it seems too soft. Using parchment paper and properly spacing the dough balls also helps prevent spreading.