Special K Cookies with White Chocolate - Butter & Baggage (2024)

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Published: Mar 2, 2018 · Modified: Dec 28, 2020 by Barbara Curry

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Cookieswith Special K cereal added to the dough along with white chocolate, cranberries and almonds are crispy without being dry. An EASY to make cookie where cereal is not the only SURPRISE ingredient.

I’m always on the search for cookies that are a little different, like these Special K Cookies. I send cookies or bars to my mom and mother-in-law every month and I try to be creative and find something they can’t get at the grocery. I also have to keep in mind that I’ll be shipping them. These are not only great to ship but the flavors are unique and are one of my favorites.

The combination of ingredients come together perfectly in these delightful cookies. I love the richness that white chocolate adds to desserts, like when you coat Chex mix with it or cover pumpkin balls in it. It also make the most decadent dessert when poured over caramel pretzels. So it’s no surprise that it adds richness to these cookies.

What I love most about Special K cookies is the texture. The cereal adds a unique crispiness that you don’t normally get in a cookie. You either have chewy or crunchy, but this cookie is crispy. The cereal helps, along with the addition of oil.

You might think that they’ll taste like Special K cereal, but that flavor doesn’t come out at all. It just gives them a crispier texture which I love. They have sliced almonds, dried cranberries, oatmeal and white chocolate but what really puts them over the top is the orange extract.

What is orange extract and how long does it last

I don’t know about you but this isn’t a pantry staple for me. I bought it just for these cookies and it’s the only thing I’ve used it for. Orange extract is just vodka and orange peel and would be easy to make. (Maybe I’ll make a batch and add it to a bag of cookies for a hostess gift.)

Most extracts have a shelf life of about a year, unless it’s vanilla, so buy the smallest bottle you can find unless you plan on making lots of cookies! It really transforms these cookies from just a good cookie to a GREAT one. Who would’ve guessed that just a teaspoon of orange extract could make such a difference.

Now that I have a bottle that’s only going to last a year, I think I’ll try these Orange Creamsicle Truffles.

What you’ll need for cookies made with Special K cereal

The ingredient list is long but I bet you have most in your pantry.

• Special K Cereal – the unique texture makes the cookies crispy, you only need a cup.
• Instant oatmeal – don’t use rolled oats.
• Orange extract – make sure it’s not too old, it only lasts about a year.
• White chocolate chips – for a rich flavor.
• Dried Cranberries – a little tart with the sweet.
• Slivered almonds – great taste and a nice crunch.

• Pantry staples – flour, white and brown sugar, vanilla, egg, baking soda, oil and butter.

How do you make Special K cookies

Step 1: Cream butter and sugar together and then add orange extract, vanilla and oil.

Step 2: Combine cereal, oatmeal, flour, baking soda and salt and add to the butter mixture.

Step 3: Stir in the white chocolate chips, cranberries and almonds. Form into balls and place on a baking sheet, flattening them slightly with your hand and bake.

Everyone that tries these just can’t stop talking about how wonderful they are. Not only are they great to ship but they’re perfect to give away at Christmas or for a teacher gift at the end of the year. Maybe you’ve got a cookie swap coming up, these would be perfect.

Need more cookie ideas

• If you like pumpkin spices, then try some frosted pumpkin cookies
• Shortbreads are always good especially with chocolate chips
• Add dried cherries for festive chocolate crinkle cookies
• A peanut butter sandwich cookie is delicious and fun to make
• We love potato chip cookies
• Try some peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
• You can never go wrong with chocolate chip
• Both kids and adults love s’more cookies
• Add a cheesecake filling to thumbprints
• Add some booze to oatmeal pecan cookies

Adapted from a recipe fromLynn Wells

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