Cinnamon Toast Cookies with Vanilla Icing Drizzle
Easy Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookies combine the nostalgic flavor of your favorite cereal with a buttery, chewy cookie base. A simple, crunchy, cinnamon-sugar treat that’s perfect for back-to-school snacking or lunchbox surprises.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20–22 cookies 1x
Ingredients
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, lightly crushed
Optional: 2 tbsp granulated sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream butter and both sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
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Add dry ingredients to wet, mix until combined. Fold in crushed cereal.
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Optional: Roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar mixture.
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Scoop 2 tbsp dough balls onto baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
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Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden. Cool 5 mins on pan, then transfer to rack.
Notes
Don’t overbake — centers should look slightly soft.
Crush cereal lightly to retain texture.
Chill dough if baking in batches.