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
This delicious retro cookie recipe comes from the 1960s!
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
- Measure, then sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
- Blend butter, sugar, vanilla, beating until fluffy.
- Add egg, beat well.
- Stir in sifted dry ingredients, then 1 cup of the Special K cereal.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of dough into remaining Special K, rolling to coat.
- Place on ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in oven at 375 (F) about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 40 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 56Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 78mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 1g
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2 Responses
These used to be our favorite cookies as kids! Can’t wait to try them again!! They are definitely 5 stars!!
OMG I loved these as a kid and I was sure my Aunt Emma’s version had baking soda rather than baking powder. I searched and searched and no I finally have the right one.