Homemade Breakfast: Cookie Crisp Cereal
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Homemade Breakfast: Cookie Crisp Cereal
Homemade Cookie Crisp Cereal: Such An Enjoyable Breakfast Treat. Chocolate Loaded Cereal For A Great Start Of The Day And What Better Than A Homemade Healthy Version For Cereal Without Any Nasty Preservatives And Artificial Color Or Flavors Added.
Who doesn’t love the idea of starting their day with cookies for breakfast? While Cookie Crisp cereal has been a beloved treat for many, there’s something truly special about making your own at home. Not only can you control the ingredients, ensuring a healthier version, but the process itself is a fun and rewarding activity. You can decide which chocolate to use as well as the size and any other healthy addition to it.
Key Takeaways
- It’s homemade which means no artificial color or flavorings added.
- You can choose choice of chocolate milk, dark, white or a mix.
- Fun breakfast cereal for the kids.
- Budget friendly when made at home with the fraction of the cost.
- Works great as a fun mini sized cookie snack.
What Is Cookie Crisp Cereal
Homemade Cookie Crisp cereal is a delightful breakfast option where you make mini chocolate chip cookies from scratch and enjoy them as cereal. It’s inspired by the store-bought Cookie Crisp cereal but offers a homemade twist, allowing for better control over the ingredients and a fresher taste. This cereal combines the fun of eating cookies with the convenience of a bowl of cereal, making it a perfect treat for kids and adults alike.
My kid went crazy over this cereal which he also refers to mini chocolate chip cookies and having cookies in the morning as a breakfast just makes his day. He wants it in his cereal bowl with milk and finishes it without any help!
I occasionally have sleepovers and i love every bit of it. After a kids sleepover which always includes a lot of games and running and what not, they are usually very tired the next morning. Giving this homemade healthy cookie crisp cereal breakfast just seems like a great fun treat for kids first thing in the morning and also brings back their energy in no time.
Supplies
It’s very easy to make this fun breakfast cereal at home and requires only an handful of ingredients all of which are pantry friendly.
To make this delicious cookie crisp cereal, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Butter – Use unsalted room temperature butter.
- Granulated White Sugar – Only a small amount of white sugar is required.
- Brown Sugar – Adds crunchiness and color to the cereal.
- Egg – Make sure egg is at room temperature.
- Vanilla Extract – Try to use quality vanilla extract for best result.
- Flour – Plain all purpose flour will do the job.
- Salt – If you are using salted butter then make sure to skip salt.
- Baking Soda – Helps the cookies rise and become light.
- Chocolate Chips – If using regular sized chocolate chips then chop them into tiny pieces.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
- 2 Tbsp Granulated White Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/4 Cup Plain Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 Cup Chocolate Chips
Preheat Your Oven
Pre heat your oven to 325°F (162°C) and line baking tray with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a medium bowl, whisk together Butter, White and Brown Sugar until combined.
Add the Egg and Vanilla
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Add Flour, Baking soda and Salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the Chocolate Chips
If you have regular sized chocolate chips then chop them into tiny pieces.
Stir in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Pipe Mini Cookies
Pop the dough in to a piping bag and make a small cut for piping.
Pipe out tiny portions of dough.
Use your fingers to press them gently to flatten the sharp tops.
Bake
Bake the mini cereal cookies in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes, or until they are lightly golden. Keep a close eye on them to avoid overbaking.
Cool
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving Suggestion:
Now that you have your homemade Cookie Crisp cereal, it’s time to enjoy it! Here are a few serving suggestions:
- With Milk: Of course, the classic way is to serve your Cookie Crisp with a bowl of milk. The mini cookies will stay slightly crunchy while absorbing just enough milk to be delightful.
- Yogurt Parfait: Layer your homemade cereal with Greek yogurt and fresh berries for a delicious and nutritious breakfast parfait.
- Snack Mix: Mix your mini cookies with nuts, dried fruit, and a few more chocolate chips for a tasty and portable snack mix.
- On Ice Cream: Sprinkle your Cookie Crisp over a bowl of vanilla ice cream for a fun and indulgent dessert.
Tips For Making Cookie Crisp Cereal At Home
- Pro tip: Do not use extra flour if you find the dough bit mushy. It’s supposed to be like that as we will pipe them into cookies.
- Pro tip: Chop your chocolate into tiny pieces as they will get better distributed on the dough.
- Pro tip: Pipe the cookies small like a dime as they are for cereal.
Blogpost For Cookie Crisp Cereal
https://bublisworldcuisine.com/cookie-crisp-cereal/
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