Raisin Bran Crunch Cookies
Looking for more fiber in your diet? These Peanut Butter Raisin Bran Crunch Cookies bring a delicious solution option to the table and they actually also happen to be really delicious! Also a great sports or afternoon snack, these cookies pack a hefty punch of protein and fiber and make an excellent sports snack for kids and adults alike.
Raisin Bran Crunch Cookies
I’m a huge Raisin Bran fan, so these Raisin Bran Crunch cookies are my new favorites and they almost remind me of a granola bar in texture as they are a little thicker than a normal cookie. If you like thing even sweeter, you can always add chocolate chips which makes them even more yummy.
Ingredients in Raisin Bran Crunch Cookies
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter – softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup raisins
4 cups Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Crunch Flakes cereal
Yields: 1 1/2 dozen
How to Make Raisin Bran Crunch Cookies
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the peanut butter, butter, both sugars and egg. Set aside.
3. In a small mixing bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir well to combine. Gently fold in the raisins and the cereal flakes.
5. Drop by tablespoons onto the lined cookie sheet, at least 3 inches apart (they expand quite a bit).
6. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown in color.
7. Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to completely cool.
*Store in an airtight container.
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Raisin Bran Crunch Cookies
This yummy Raisin Bran Crunch cookie recipe is full of fiber and a delicious dessert. If you love raisins, this cookie is a great way to get more fiber in your diet!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter - softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 4 cups Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Crunch Flakes cereal
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the peanut butter, butter, both sugars and egg. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir well to combine. Gently fold in the raisins and the cereal flakes.
- Drop by tablespoons onto the lined cookie sheet, at least 3 inches apart (they expand quite a bit).
- Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown in color.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to completely cool.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 167Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 181mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 2gSugar: 18gProtein: 4g
*this is just an estimate
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This recipe is wrong! There is not enough liquid for the cookie dough to come together. I added another egg and a 1/2 cup of almond milk. Much Better!!!