How to Make Salted Peanut Cereal Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic comfort foods, it's hard to beat a good old-fashioned cookie. Whether you're a fan of chewy, gooey treats or crispy, crunchy delights, there's a cookie out there for every palate. And if you're a fan of the sweet and salty combination, you're in for a real treat with this recipe for salted peanut cereal cookies.

These cookies are the perfect marriage of sweet and salty flavors, with the added crunch of cereal to take them to the next level. They're easy to mak...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup cornflakes cereal
  • 1 cup Spanish peanuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder together in a medium bowl.
  • Cream white sugar, brown sugar, shortening, and eggs together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing it in on low speed until combined. Mix in oats, cornflakes, and peanuts by hand.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets; flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    167 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 61mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 67mg