Captain Crunch Cookies Recipe (2024)

Published: Mar 30, 2021 Modified: Oct 18, 2023 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links.

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5 from 8 votes

Captain Crunch cookies are the perfect cookies for dunking in a nice cold glass of milk. Cereals and cookies were made for milk, so save a spoon and enjoy a sweet treat that is sure to taste a bit nostalgic.

Recipe: $6.61 | Per Serving: $0.56 | Yields: 24 cookies

Captain Crunch cookies are a childhood favorite, evoking memories of colorful Crunch Berries and the fun of cutting up the roof of your mouth. But as adults, finding creative uses for half-used cereal boxes can be a hassle. Amidst the chaos of a messy pantry, it's easy to waste money. See: How a Messy Pantry Costs You Money.

Searching for Captain Crunch recipes online, I found inspiration to create these delightful cookies. They bake to a golden brown perfection, filling your kitchen with a heavenly aroma. Whether for a special occasion or a nostalgic indulgence, these cookies are irresistible.

For more cereal-inspired recipes, try my Lucky Charms Cookies, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake, and Fruity Pebbles Banana Bread.

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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
🥘Ingredients
🔪 Instructions for Cap'n Crunch Cookies
🍴 Recipe Tips
💭 Recipe FAQs
❤️ More Delicious Cookies Recipes
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💬 Comments

🍯 Why This Recipe Works

There's a lot of great textures in every bite. These crunch berry cookies are moist, chewy, crunchy, and soft. Add in some fresh or stale cereal, and you get a nice chewy bite that's loaded with fun flavors.
They taste delicious. This easy cookie recipe is seriously (or should I say Cereal-iously) pretty good. And I'm not just saying that because it helped to clear out some pantry space.
You won't need to chill the dough. This recipe goes straight from bowl to oven, meaning there are no long wait times in between. Our Fluffernutter Peanut Butter Cookies and Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies don't need to chill either! Cookies that don't require patience are our favorite kinds.

🥘Ingredients

Ingredient Notes:

Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix- Adding in a package of pudding dry mix will give the cookies added flavor and moisture. We add pudding mix to a lot of our cookies including and Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Leavening agents- You will need both baking soda and baking powder to help these cookies rise and spread as they bake.

Eggs- You will need large eggs and additional egg yolks to get the perfect consistency and richness.

Captain Crunch cereal with berries- This cereal is what makes these cookies so flavorful and unique.

White chocolate chips- Adding white chocolate chips to the dough makes the cookies taste creamier, so it's more like a bowl of cereal in every bite. If you still have white chocolate leftover, try them in our Strawberry White Chocolate Cookies.

For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

🔪 Instructions for Cap'n Crunch Cookies

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.

Step 2: Measure out one cup of dry cereal and place it into a food processor or a sandwich baggie and seal closed. Crush the cereal into a fine crumb. There should be just shy of ¾ cups of cereal crumbs.

Step 3: In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, cereal crumbs, pudding mix, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with a whisk until combined. Set aside.

Step 5: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 6: Blend in the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

🍴 Recipe Tips

Choosing Cookie Size- When making these Captain Crunch cookies, I aimed for a firm texture that can withstand dunking without breaking apart in milk, influencing their size selection.
Adjusting Cookie Shape- For thinner cookies or those not shaped like mounds, simply flatten them with a fork or the bottom of a glass before baking.
Chilling the Dough- Chilling the dough aids in retaining shape and flavor development. To reduce chill time, place the dough in the freezer after scooping into balls for about 10-15 minutes instead of refrigerating for an hour or more.

💭 Recipe FAQs

How far in advance can I make the cookie dough?

If keeping the dough covered and stored in the fridge, you can make it up to 24 hours in advance. Just scoop and use as directed. You could also freeze the cookie dough and thaw for several hours in the fridge before baking or bake from frozen if scooped already. Simply add a minute or two to the bake time.

How long are Cap'n Crunch Cookies good for?

These cereal-filled cookies will last about a week if properly stored in an airtight container at room temperature. For best results eat within 2-3 days.

Can I use a different cereal?

Yes! Try this Cap'n Crunch Cookies recipe with Fruity Pebbles cereal or Lucky Charms and you're in for a real treat!

❤️ More Delicious Cookies Recipes

Rolo Stuffed Ritz Crackers
Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pretzel Potato Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

If you tried these Captain Crunch Cookies, please leave a ⭐️star ratingand share your feedback in the 📝comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

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Cap'n Crunch Cookies

Captain crunch cookies are the perfect cookies for dunking in a nice cold glass of milk. Cereals and cookies were made for milk so save a spoon and enjoy a sweet treat that is sure to taste a bit nostalgic.

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 9 minutes mins

Total Time 29 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Calories: 327kcal

Cost Recipe $6.61 / Serving $0.56

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 3 cups all-purpose flour ($0.39)
▢ 1 box (3.4 oz) Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix ($0.98)
▢ 2 teaspoon Cornstarch ($0.01)
▢ 1 teaspoon Baking soda ($0.01)
▢ 1 teaspoon Baking powder ($0.05)
▢ 1 teaspoon Salt ($0.01)
▢ 1 cup Unsalted butter, cubed, cold ($1.98)
▢ 1 ¼ cup Granulated sugar ($0.54)
▢ 2 large Eggs ($0.30)
▢ 2 large Egg yolks ($0.16)
▢ 1 Tablespoon Vanilla extract ($0.09)
▢ 2 cups Captain crunch cereal with berries, divided ($0.78)
▢ 1 cup White chocolate chips ($1.31)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
Measure out one cup of dry cereal and place it into a food processor or a sandwich baggie and seal closed. Crush the cereal into a fine crumb. there should be just shy of ¾ cups of cereal crumbs.
In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the flour, cereal crumbs, pudding mix, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with a whisk until combined. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Blend in the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the flour mixture into the wet mixture in 3 same sized portions, mixing well on low speed between each until combined. Do not overmix. Note that the dough will become very thick so you may need to mix the remaining flour in by hand.
Stir in the white chocolate chips and the remaining 1 cup of dry cereal (not crushed) until evenly distributed.
Scoop the dough out into ¼ cup sized portions. Roll into a ball and place about 2 inches apart on your baking sheet.
Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until just the edges look set, the tops are no longer glossy and there's just the lightest hint of darkening on the top.
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to finish cooking and settle. This makes it easier to pick them up and put on a wire rack.
Enjoy!

Notes

Flatten the cookies with a fork or glass if you want them thinner.

Chilling the dough enhances shape and flavor. Speed up chilling by using the freezer for 10-15 minutes.

Dough can be prepared 24 hours in advance when stored in the fridge. You can also freeze it and bake from frozen, adjusting the bake time.

Storage:

These cookies last about a week in an airtight container at room temperature, but they're best within 2-3 days.

Nutritional Information

Author Nicole Durham

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

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