Raisin Bran Crunch Cookies are filled with Raisin Bran Crunch cereal, coconut, and pecans. Wouldn’t you rather eat
The way I do breakfast is weird.
At least that’s what my husband says.
I like to eat the same cereal every morning.聽 For years it was Frosted Flakes. Then one day I woke up and decided I was tired of Frosted Flakes and moved on to something else.
Now I eat Fiber One every day, mixed with other cereal, so it doesn’t feel like I’m eating twigs. My current mix-in is Raisin Bran Crunch. Love that stuff. Avert your eyes from the nutrition label on the box for maximum enjoyment.
Cereal in cookies?
A few weeks ago, I made some carrot cookies from Dorie Greenspan’s Baking cookbook. I was pleasantly surprised as they reminded me of one of my all-time favorites–Ranger Cookies.
Since I already eat enough carrots to turn my skin orange, I decided to replace the carrots with Raisin Bran Crunch. They turned out as yummy as I anticipated. My husband loved them too.
What to expect from Raisin Bran Crunch Cookies:
When these cookies are hot, they have the texture of a scone. You know, soft on the inside, crispy on the outside. Wait until the next day when the flavors settle in and get comfy. The result will be a soft but chewy cookie.
These are so good, I’m thinking of giving up Fiber One and just putting 2 or 3 of these cookies in a cereal bowl and calling it breakfast.
If you make this and enjoy the recipe, it would help me and others if you would return to this post and leave a rating (on the recipe card itself underneath the picture). Although always appreciated, no comment is required. Thanks so much! Paula
Raisin Bran Crunch Cookies
Slightly crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, these cookies are filled with Raisin Bran Crunch cereal, coconut, and pecans.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup slightly crushed Raisin Bran Crunch cereal (or flaked cereal of your choice)
- 1 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
- 3/4 cup moist, plump raisins
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with baking mat or parchment paper.
- Whisk together first four ingredients.
- Use mixer to beat butter until creamy and smooth. Add sugars and beat 2 more minutes. Add egg and keep beating for additional minute. Reduce mixer speed and add vanilla. Add dry ingredients in 2 portions incorporating into dough just until mixed. Add cereal, coconut, raisins and pecans.
- Drop cookies by generous spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets. They won't spread much so can be placed fairly close together.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes. Rearrange trays halfway through to facilitate even cooking. Allow to cool on rack.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 189 Total Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 23mg Sodium: 85mg Carbohydrates: 24g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 12g Protein: 2g
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KY Crazy...
We had a box of unwanted Raisin Bran and had to figure out something to do… I found this recipe, and my wife made the cookies with a few minor adjustments (walnuts instead of pecans, more brown sugar less sugar). Anyway the cookies are great, good texture, the nuts and coconuts are a great add to what might be a normal oatmeal raisin cookie
Paula
I love your ingenuity! Thanks for writing to tell about it.
Laura
I love raisin bran its my favorite cereal. This recipe sounds great i definitely am going to try them thank you for the recipe! I am going to look through your other recipes! 馃檪 thanks again!
michelle
At the,moent, I’m a fan if apple cinnamin chex mixed with raisin bran crunch. Fruity Cheerios and chex is also yummy. A store called save-a-lot has their brand of granola and raisin cereal. Its awesome dry, by itself and it doesn’t have an, overwhelming coconut flavor/after-taste that some,granola cereals have .
Edwin
Raisins naturally contain high levels of fructose. In addition, to prevent clumping many manufacturers add sugar to the raisins; as of January 7, 2010, Kellogg’s adds high-fructose corn syrup to its Raisin Bran cereal.
Marjorie
My son came home from college yesterday and just happened to ask me to bake these cookies for him–he said they’re the best cookies he’s ever eaten! Actually, we did it together(he loves to cook) and we tweaked it a bit–added a bit of nutmeg, some cinnamon mini-chips, a handful of craisins. We also soaked the raisins/craisins in some water with a little rum added. 馃槈 I’ve also made them with cut up dried apricots and chopped dates.
Jessica
These sound delicious! Holy yum!
Katrina
Mmm, the cookies look great! I recently got some Raisin Bran that had extra things in it that I really liked called Raisin Bran Extra.
http://www.bakingandboys.com/2010/08/august-cookie-carnivalzucchini-carrot.html
I really liked the cereal and kept putting it on top of my yogurt and granola.
Heidi
Wow this recipe looks amazing! I’d love to try it out! Do you offer nutrition facts for your recipes?
Jeannette
These look great! I’ll have to try them!
My favorite cereal right now is Kashi Go Lean Crunch – Honey Almond Flax. It is basically cruuuuunchy chunks of granola lightly sweetened. It is SO good!
Pam
These remind me of raisin bran muffins my grandmother made me when I was a child. Your cookies look great.
Beth
Those look great! My kids don’t like raisins at all, so this might be one just for the adults.
Mary
This is a great recipe. I love the food and recipes you feature here. I’ll be back often. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings…Mary
Afner
Excelent blog, very creative… keep up the good work. I will see what can I cook from here!
Bon Apetit!
bonnie
My son LIVES on Joe’s O’s from Trader Joe’s– like Cheerios, only better! (I like ’em too.)
Your cookies look intriguing, but wow, I want to try those beautiful Moonstone cookies first!
Paula
Wish we had Trader Joe’s in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.
Betty @ scrambled hen fruit
I’m with you- these would be a great breakfast!
Jill
I love raisins and Raisin Bran, so these sound great. I eat Quaker Crunchy Corn Bran just about every morning (and my husband thinks I’m weird). I like it dry or with milk and it’s really low in calories and high in fiber. And I think it’s tasty!
Paula
I love Quaker Crunch Corn Bran too. Haven’t had it in a long time. Thanks for reminding me.
Amber
I too love cereal for breakfast. I’ve really been enjoying GrapeNut Flakes lately. Crunchy and slightly sweet, with a great taste. They do get soggy quick (which I don’t like), but as long as I don’t let them sit, it’s okay.
I just found your blog today, and I’ve had a great time looking at your recipes.
Paula
Amber, I’m not familiar with the flakes. Will definitely give them a try.
TheKitchenWitch
These sound good to me. I’m the only one in my house who is a raisin fan. And it’s weird, I don’t like cereal for breakfast…only as a snack.