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How to Make Cracker Jack Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cracker Jack Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic caramel-coated popcorn and peanut snack. This recipe takes all the delicious flavors of Cracker Jack and turns them into a soft and chewy cookie that will have you reaching for seconds. Whether you're a fan of the original snack or just love the combination of sweet caramel and salty peanuts, these cookies are sure to become a new family favorite.

The recipe starts with a traditional cookie dough base, but instead of the usual...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 ½ cups flaked coconut
  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1 ½ cups chopped salted peanuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 6 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Gently stir in oatmeal, coconut, rice cereal, and chopped peanuts.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

    • Nutrition

    186 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 165mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 88mg

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