Special K Cookies
Cookies with Special K cereal added to the dough are crunchy without being dry. Easy to make and cereal is not the only SURPRISE ingredient.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 egg
- 1 cup cannola oil
- 4 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Special K cereal (crushed)
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- With an electric mixer, combine butter and sugars and beat until creamy. Add vanilla and orange zest and egg and mix. Add oil and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in the oats and cereal. Add to the batter mixing on low until combined. Stir in white chocolate, almonds and cranberries.
- Using a 2 tablespoon ice cream scoop, form into balls and place on a cookie sheet, slightly flatten with the palm of your hand. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool on the pan for about 2 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.
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Barbara's Notes + Tips
- You do not have to refrigerate the cookie dough before baking.
- This will make 60 cookies using 2 tablespoons of dough or 38 cookies if using a regular ice cream scoop.
- These cookies freeze great and are perfect to ship.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
