Cap’n Crunch Cookies
(from emily8260’s recipe box)
Source: blogs.babble.com
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 24 people
Categories: cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup and 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup and 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon Cap’n Crunch Cereal, ground up into crumbs
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
Directions
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In a mixing bowl whisk the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
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In a stand mixer cream the butter and sugar. After three minutes add the eggs and beat well. Scrape down the side of the bowl and beat the batter for a FULL 10 MINUTES!!
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Then, scrape down the bowl again and add the dry ingredients with the mixer on low until just combined. Stir in the cereal and remove the bowl from the mixer.
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Scoop the dough into golf ball size mounds onto a lined cookie sheet or plate. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 350F. Place the dough on the lined baking sheet about 4-inches apart. Flatten the tops with clean hands or the bottom of a glass. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until golden and lightly browned around the edges. Cool on a wire rack and enjoy.