Quick and easy cereal cookies recipe with chocolate cake mix, homemade with simple ingredients. Soft, chewy and coated in colorful Froot Loops. Great for rainbow parties or St.Patrick's day.
I was doing some midnight baking yesterday and thought it would be fun to make Fruit Loops chocolate cookies. I was a little worried that the Fruit Loops might become soggy and icky but that didn't happen at all, yay! These cookies turned out to be very rich and choco-licious and the fruit loops added a nice crunch and a fruity taste. Plus, they are so fun and colorful, just like a rainbow. I think these would be perfect for St.Patrick's day or even a rainbow themed birthday party! This Easy Cereal Cake {With Trix} would make a great companion to these cookies.
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Key ingredients for crispy chocolate cereal cookies
- Cake mix- Chocolate was my choice this time but you can use any flavor you like.
- Fruit Loops cereal- They are fun and colorful and stay crisp during baking. You can replace this with your favorite cereal choice.
How to make easy cereal cookies recipe with cake mix?
- Make cookie dough- Combine wet ingredients, and then add the cake mix.
- Chill dough- Form into small balls.
- Roll in Fruit Loops- Until coated.
- Bake- Until edges are firm but center is slightly soft.
- Cool cookies- On the tray. Enjoy!
Variations
- Try other cereal options- Such as Captain Crunch, Lucky Charms, Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Puffs, or Trix.
- Use other cake mixes- Such as vanilla, Funfetti, strawberry, or lemon.
- Try other extracts- Such as orange, lemon, or another fruity flavor.
- Cookie add-in options- Like chocolate chips, nuts, or mini marshmallows.
- Make cookie sandwiches- Fill with icing such as Funfetti Frosting (Sprinkle Icing), American Buttercream Frosting Recipe, White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, How to Make Homemade Stabilized Whipped Cream, or even Chocolate Whipped Cream {3 Ingredients}.
- Add a drizzle- Such as melted milk chocolate or white chocolate or this Easy Chocolate Ganache {2 Ingredients}.
Tips and techniques for Froot Loops Cookies
- Cereal should be roughly chopped- Do not finely chopped or pulse the cereal into a powder. It just won’t look nice.
- Use your hands to press the cereal into the dough balls- Because otherwise the cereal will have a hard time sticking and staying attached to the dough ball.
- Cool cookies completely on the tray- Because this prevents them from breaking and falling apart when removed from the tray.
- How many cookies does this make? It makes about 20 cookies, but this will depend on the size of your dough balls. Larger cookies equals fewer cookies.
Recipe FAQs
The edges will become firm and the center will be slightly soft.
What to do if cookie dough is crumbly? What to do if the dough is too sticky?
To fix crumbly dough, mix in some water or milk 1 tablespoon at a time muntil desired consistency is reached. For sticky dough, chill it until it becomes easier to handle.
Storage
- Room temperature- In a cookie jar for 2-3 days.
- Refrigerate- There is no need to refrigerate these. Plus, the Froot Loops may become a little soggy from the moisture in the fridge.
- Freeze- I would not freeze these cookies because the Froot Loops may become soggy upon thawing.
More easy cereal desserts
- How to Make Rice Krispie Treats
- Rainbow Cereal Bars
- Rainbow Cereal Balls {No Bake}
- Easy Scotcheroos {No Corn Syrup}
- Smores Bars {No Bake}
- Chocolate Crunch Bars
Recipe
Easy Cereal Cookies (With Cake Mix)
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Ingredients
- 2 Eggs Large
- ⅓ cup Oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon Almond extract
- 1 box Chocolate cake mix
- 2 cups Fruit Loops cereal Roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add eggs, oil, vanilla extract, almond extract and mix until fluffy.
- Add cake mix and mix until just combined.
- Chill dough for 20-30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Scoop out small portions of the dough and form small balls.
- Roll balls in a bowl of roughly chopped Fruit Loops cereal until coated. You will have to use your fingers to really press them onto the dough balls.
- Place balls on a baking tray, lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes or until edges are firm but center is slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool in the tray and then, enjoy.
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a cookie jar at room temperature for 2-3 days.
- If the dough is very crumbly and you are having a hard time making balls, then add a little milk or water (1 tablespoon at a time) and mix the dough again.
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Raven
These are just too much fun! Perfect for spring time!
Uru
Absolutely love this delicious recipe, so much fun!
Amy
My boys love love love fruity cereal. Like they think I'm the coolest mom on Earth when I let them eat it! They would absolutely flip for these cookies!
Abeer Rizvi
Hahaha! These cookies are always a hit with the kiddos!