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

Cracker Jack Cookies II are a delightful twist on the classic Cracker Jack snack. These cookies take all the flavors of the beloved caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts and transform them into a chewy, delicious cookie that will have you reaching for more. Whether you're a fan of the original snack or just love the combination of sweet and salty, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 2 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the oatmeal, coconut, crisp rice cereal and chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    240 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 163mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 89mg