Think cereals are only good for breakfast? Think again. This fun cookie recipe developed by Kellogg's will appeal to your preschooler's sense of the absurd -- cookies made with cereal? Not only is cooking with Corn Flakes not uncommon, Kellogg's has compiled a collection, all worth sampling. Happy cooking!
Prep Time: :30
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Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup finely chopped, pitted dates
- 1/3 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
- 2 2/3 cups Kellogg's Corn Flakes® cereal (crushed to 1 1/3 cups)
- 15 maraschino cherries, cut into quarters
Preparation:
- In mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In large electric mixer bowl, beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs. Beat well. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture, combining thoroughly. Stir in nuts, dates and the 1/3 cup finely chopped cherries.
- Portion dough using level tablespoon. Shape into balls. Roll in Kellogg's Corn Flakes® cereal. Place about 2-inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Top each cookie with cherry quarter.
- Bake at 350° F about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove immediately from baking sheets and cool on wire racks. Store in airtight container.
Yield: 5 dozen (60) cookies
Recipe © Kellogg's. Used with permission.
