Retro recipe for Special K cookies, from the ’60s

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For many years now, Kellogg’s Special K and milk have been teaming up in America’s cereal bowls to put a complete protein breakfast on the table in a hurry. You can also enjoy the crispness, flavor and nourishment of Special K in these classic cookies. Bake ’em soon.

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Special K cookies

Yield: 40 cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

This delicious retro cookie recipe comes from the 1960s!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup sifted flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup soft butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
• 1 egg
• 3 cups Kellogg’s Special K cereal

Instructions

1. Measure, then sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
2. Blend butter, sugar, vanilla, beating until fluffy.
3. Add egg, beat well.
4. Stir in sifted dry ingredients, then 1 cup of the Special K cereal.
5. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough into remaining Special K, rolling to coat.
6. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
7. Bake in oven at 375 (F) about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 40 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 56Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 78mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 1g

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