Using a 2-ounce (1/4-cup) scoop, drop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, 2 inches apart (6 cookies per sheet) press each down to flatten slightly.(If you are working in a warm room and/or dough feels sticky or soft, refrigerate about 15 minutes before scooping and baking.) Stop beating and add flour, then beat on low to combine. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as needed.Beat butter with both sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt on medium-high speed until light and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. You can chose a plain variety of cereal flakes without sweetness added, or you can use only one type of toasted cereal flakes. Get a dose of oats and dried fruit at breakfast with this recipe I used flakes that are a combination of barley, corn and spelt with a touch of honey. You can make these as healthy as you would like too, depending on what types of cereal flakes that you use. I would suggest adding some sliced (flaked) almonds, some sesame seeds, or some chopped walnuts.

I love the recipe as it is below, but if you wanted to make them more like granola bars, or try to pack in more nutrients, you could add a small handful of nuts or seeds. Thinner flakes (for example, flakes that get soggy quicker in milk, like Kellogg's Special K), might not yield as much of a crunch. Heartier cereal flakes will add more crunch. But at the same time, these cookies aren't as tough to chew as granola bars. The texture falls perfectly between the two.ĭepending on the type and brand of cereal flakes you use, you may alter the texture a bit. The cereal flakes in these Breakfast Cereal Cookies give it a subtle crunch, distinguishing it from a gooey chewy cookie you might have for a dessert. These Breakfast Cereal Cookies are easy to make, delicious and healthy They contain a dose of oats and dried fruit, and depending on the type of cereal flakes you use, additional fiber, vitamins and nutrients. After breakfast has passed, you can help yourself to these Breakfast Cereal Cookies through the day for an energy boost. These Breakfast Cereal Cookies can be made in advance and stored in a jar for a few days (though they probably won't last that long!). To supplement a more complete breakfast, pair these Breakfast Cereal Cookies with an egg and fruit.Īnd as a healthy snack, these Breakfast Cereal Cookies can be packed in a lunch, or eaten after school. For a quick weekday breakfast, have these cereal cookiesįor a light and quick breakfast, grab one out of the jar and head out the door. These Breakfast Cereal Cookies are one of my recent favorites because they are so versatile. Since schools have started, many of you may be looking for quick weekday breakfasts. They are perfect for a weekday breakfast since you can make them beforehand and simply keep them in a jar for the next few day (if they last that long!). These Breakfast Cereal Cookies are easy to make and incredibly versatile. The cereal flakes give these cookies a bit of a crunch, and the dried fruit adds some chew.

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