Description
These Christmas Crunch Cookies combine the nostalgic crunch of Cap’n Christmas Crunch cereal with a soft, chewy cookie base for a festive treat perfect during the holiday season. With a delightful blend of melted butter, brown and white sugars, and crunchy cereal pieces, these cookies offer a Christmas-themed twist on a classic comfort dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 stick melted butter (about 113 grams or ½ cup)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 cup crushed Cap’n Christmas Crunch cereal
- 1 cup non-crushed Cap’n Christmas Crunch cereal
Other
- Parchment paper (for lining baking sheet)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure it is at the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to aerate and evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Melt the butter completely, then in a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and creamy. Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs, continuing to mix well for a smooth, fluffy batter.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients in increments, mixing thoroughly after each addition until all is fully incorporated.
- Prepare Cereal: In a small bowl, crush 1 cup of Cap’n Christmas Crunch using a potato masher or by placing the cereal in a zip lock bag and smashing it with a rolling pin. Gently fold the crushed cereal into the cookie dough by hand.
- Add Whole Cereal: Stir in the remaining 1 cup of whole Cap’n Christmas Crunch cereal carefully by hand to avoid crushing too much.
- Form and Bake Cookies: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto the sheet spaced apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn a light golden brown.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the baking sheet and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, use fresh Cap’n Christmas Crunch cereal.
- If a potato masher is unavailable, use a rolling pin and sturdy plastic bag to crush the cereal.
- Do not overbake – cookies should have golden edges but remain soft in the center.
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Can add nuts or white chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday cookies, Cap’n Christmas Crunch cookies, crunchy cookies, festive cookie recipe
