HOMEMADE CEREAL: COOKIE CRISPS

This simple recipe transforms everyday cookies into a delightful cereal experience. Imagine waking up to a bowl of crispy, sugary cereal made with your favorite cookies – chocolate chip, snickerdoodles, or even oatmeal raisin! This is a perfect project for a rainy afternoon with the kids, or a fun way to use up leftover cookies. Get ready to unleash your inner chef and create a breakfast that’s both tasty and unique with this easy-to-follow guide.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (chopped)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F and line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  • Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixture, and stir until just combined—avoid overmixing.
  • Gently fold in the chopped mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Transfer the dough into a piping bag and snip off the tip, cutting a small triangle. Pipe small, dime-sized dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a small space between each cookie.
  • If any of the cookies have a pointed tip from the piping bag, lightly press it down with your finger to create a smooth, rounded top.
  • Bake the cookies for about 6 minutes or until the edges are just starting to brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
  • Continue piping and baking the remaining dough until all the cookies are baked.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container or mason jar. They’re perfect with a glass of milk, and their texture improves the longer they sit. Enjoy as a breakfast treat or dessert! They’ll stay fresh for up to 7 days at room temperature.

Enjoy your crispy, dunkable cookies!