Who doesn’t love holiday baking? I’m all about a cookie exchange, and these salty & sweet ones are sure to be a crowd pleaser. They don’t necessarily scream holidays, per se, but I think they fit in perfectly with a platter of otherwise festive cookies. And they’re super delicious, so who really cares? My mom has been baking up batch after batch of them this past week, and I have to say, I’m a huge fan. I love a sweet & salty flavor combo, and the almond flour & pecans lend the perfect amount of nutty goodness. Feel free to use a simple flakey cereal of your choice, or mix it up with a crunchy granola! You could even make them gluten-free by subbing in your fave GF flour for the all-purpose. These babies are super versatile, so have fun with it, and enjoy! Happy holidays!
Salty Nutty Cereal Cookies:
3/4 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter
1 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, toasted
2 cups flakey or crispy cereal (your choice!)
1/2 tsp flaky sea salt, plus more for topping
pecan halves, for topping
Preheat oven to 350° F. Spread oats on a cookie sheet and toast for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Beat coconut oil, brown sugar & maple syrup together on a medium speed until well incorporated. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fluffy, about 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, stir together flours, oats, baking soda & salt. Slowly add to the butter egg mixture. Add cereal and mix until combined. Refrigerate dough for at least 4 hours (overnight is better, but feel free to bake off a few right away too!). Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or nonstick baking mat. Measure out heaping tablespoon-sized balls and spread evenly on cookie sheet. Flatten the cookies a bit with your fingers, top with a pecan half and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. They will continue to harden a bit post-baking, so it’s okay if they look a tad underdone. Cool on cooling rack and enjoy!
*Adapted from Salted Oatmeal Corn Flake Cookies by sweetish.co.
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