I turned a box of cake mix and Cinnamon Toast Crunch into the softest cookies✨🍪
These soft, chewy cookies come together with just a few simple ingredients and are packed with cinnamon-sugar flavor in every bite! 🍪
Ingredients
* 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla or yellow cake mix
* 2 large eggs
* ⅓ cup vegetable oil
* 1 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, lightly crushed
* ¼ cup granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until a thick dough forms.
3. Fold in the crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
5. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls.
6. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Gently press a few extra pieces of Cinnamon Toast Crunch on top of each cookie for a bakery-style look.
8. Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are no longer shiny.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10–15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Tips
* Don’t overbake! The cookies will seem soft when you remove them from the oven, but they’ll continue to set as they cool.
* Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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These Cinnamon Toast Crunch cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cookie recipes, combining the convenience of cake mix with the nostalgic cinnamon-sugar crunch of the cereal. From personal experience, the key to achieving that soft, chewy texture lies in not overbaking the cookies. Removing them while the tops still have a slight shine and allowing them to cool on the baking sheet helps them firm up perfectly without becoming hard. Adding the cinnamon-sugar coating on the outside before baking enhances the flavor and gives the cookies a gentle crunch on the outside while remaining soft inside. Pressing extra pieces of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal on top not only adds visual appeal but also layers on extra bursts of cinnamon flavor, making each bite delightful. For storage, placing the cookies in an airtight container preserves their softness for up to 4 days—though in my experience, they rarely last that long! These cookies also offer a great base for experimentation: you can swap the vanilla or yellow cake mix for other flavors like spice or cinnamon to amplify the taste. Additionally, mixing in optional add-ins like white chocolate chips or nuts can provide extra texture and sweetness. This recipe is an excellent option for beginner bakers or busy individuals as it uses minimal ingredients and steps while delivering bakery-style results. Bringing together a nostalgic cereal and easy-to-find pantry items creates a fun baking activity and a crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for sharing or enjoying anytime you crave a cinnamon-sugar snack.
