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The Best Cinnamon Toast Crunch Marshmallow Cookies
Gerry Biordi

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Marshmallow Cookies

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Marshmallow Cookies are soft, chewy cookies packed with crunchy cinnamon cereal and gooey marshmallow pieces. With warm cinnamon flavor and a deliciously sweet texture, these fun cookies are perfect for parties, bake sales, holidays, or everyday treats.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, lightly crushed
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, reserved for topping
Optional Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly crush 1 1/2 cups of Cinnamon Toast Crunch into a mixture of small pieces and crumbs. Set aside the additional cereal for topping.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 2 to 3 minutes, until creamy and slightly fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until the flour is incorporated. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold the crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch into the dough.
  8. Fold in the mini marshmallows, keeping most of them surrounded by the cookie dough.
  9. Scoop the dough into portions and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  10. Press a few reserved cereal pieces into the tops. If desired, lightly sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  11. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and set while the centers still look slightly soft.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
  13. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool for another 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

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Notes

  • Use softened butter, not melted butter, for better control over cookie spread.
  • Do not crush all of the cereal into fine crumbs. A mixture of crumbs and small pieces gives the cookies better texture.
  • If the dough feels unusually soft, chill it for 20 to 30 minutes before baking.
  • Keep most marshmallow pieces inside the dough to reduce sticking and excessive melting.
  • Do not overbake. Slightly soft centers help the cookies stay chewy as they cool.
  • For extra crunch, press fresh cereal pieces onto the warm cookies immediately after baking.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.
  • Baked cookies can be frozen for approximately 2 to 3 months.