Random Cereal Cookies

Transform your leftover cereal into mouthwatering 'Random Cereal Cookies,' a versatile and fun dessert recipe that’s perfect for using up any type of cereal hiding in your pantry! These chewy, golden cookies combine pantry staples like all-purpose flour, softened butter, and brown sugar with the whimsical addition of crushed cereal, giving each bite a unique crunch and flavor. Customize them further with optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts for an extra treat. Ready in just under 30 minutes, these homemade cookies are quick, easy, and utterly addictive—whether you enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or even a sweet breakfast indulgence! Perfect for families, creative bakers, and anyone looking to reduce food waste, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household.

Nutriscore Rating: 31/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups random cereal (any type, crushed slightly if large)
• 0.5 cups chocolate chips (optional)
• 0.5 cups nuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients from the medium bowl into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Fold in the cereal of your choice, along with any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Enjoy these delicious and creative cookies as a snack, dessert, or sweet breakfast treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	698.5 grams (698.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3182

Total Fat 164.90g	211%
Saturated Fat 83.30g	417%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 444mg	148%
Sodium 2671mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 416.20g	151%
Dietary Fiber 20.40g	73%
Total Sugars 305.30g
Protein 32.40g	65%

Vitamin D 281IU	1405%
Calcium 851mg	65%
Iron 34mg	187%
Potassium 1150mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.3%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 50.8%