Best 7 Cracker Jack Cookies Recipes

Cracker Jack cookies, sometimes called popcorn cookies, are a classic American treat that combines the sweet and salty flavors of Cracker Jack candies with the chewy goodness of homemade cookies. These cookies are perfect for parties, bake sales, or a sweet snack anytime.

Our collection of Cracker Jack cookie recipes offers a variety of options to suit your taste and dietary preferences. From classic recipes that use traditional ingredients to healthier versions made with whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners, there's a recipe here for everyone.

Our classic Cracker Jack cookie recipe is a simple yet delicious treat that's sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. This recipe uses butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, and salt, along with plenty of Cracker Jack candies. The result is a chewy, slightly crispy cookie with a sweet and salty flavor that's irresistible.

For those looking for a healthier option, our whole wheat Cracker Jack cookie recipe is a great choice. This recipe uses whole wheat flour, honey, and coconut oil instead of butter, making it a healthier and more nutritious snack. The resulting cookies are still chewy and delicious, with a slightly nutty flavor from the whole wheat flour.

If you're looking for a fun and festive twist on the classic Cracker Jack cookie, try our red, white, and blue Cracker Jack cookie recipe. This recipe uses red, white, and blue candies to create a festive treat that's perfect for patriotic holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the sweet and salty goodness of Cracker Jack cookies. These cookies are a delicious and fun treat that everyone will love. So preheat your oven and get ready to make a batch of these classic American cookies today!

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRACKER JACK COOKIES I

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This is a very old recipe from at least the 30's. The name comes from the old expression meaning 'great'.

Provided by Juanita Peek

Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 ½ cups chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt, stir into the creamed mixture. Gently stir in the oatmeal, coconut, rice cereal and chopped peanuts, try not to pulverize the rice cereal.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

CRACKER JACK COOKIES

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This is a great batch of cookies to make for school bazaars or for your own home. Absolutely delicious, my kids love them. But this does make a large batch. I usually do half now and it makes 48 cookies. I vary the optional with coconut or chocolate chips or raisins. Sometimes I separate the batches and mix in chocolate chips in one and raisins in another.

Provided by FrenchBunny

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 96 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup margarine or 1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup coconut, shredded (optional)
chocolate, chip (optional)
raisins (optional)

Steps:

In a large bowl cream together shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
Combine dry ingredients and mix into wet ingredients
Add cereals and optional mix and stir well
Drop by Teaspoon fulls onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 F for 10 or 12 minutes.

CRACKER JACK COOKIES II

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Chocolate chip cookies with a few more ingredients. Oatmeal, coconut, and cereal make them very good and chewy.

Provided by Earthymom

Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup flaked coconut
2 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the oatmeal, coconut, crisp rice cereal and chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 162.7 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

BALLPACK CRACKER JACK COOKIES

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Make and share this Ballpack Cracker Jack Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Caryn

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 23m

Yield 4 dozen cookies (depending on size)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Add flour mixture; mix well.
Fold in oatmeal, rice krispies, coconut, and nuts.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 8 minutes.
Cool on wire rack.

CRACKER JACK COOKIES

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These cookies are so good, bet you can't eat just one. loves and hugs

Provided by Laura Spencer-Whitacre

Categories Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 c butter
1 c brown sugar, lightly packed
1 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 c oatmeal
1 c coconut
2 c rice krispies

Steps:

1. Cream Butter with Sugars. Beat in eggs and Vanilla.
2. Sift together dry ingredients and add to butter mixture. Stir in Oatmeal,Coconut and rice krispies.
3. Drop by teaspoon full onto greased baking sheet . Bake at 350* for 10 to 12 minutes. then enjoy... They come out looking like lace flat and crisp. so so good.

CRACKER JACK COOKIES

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another old recipe

Provided by shawn eide

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 c margarine
1 c brown sugar
1 c sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 c oatmeal
2 c rice krispies
1 c coconut

Steps:

1. mix all ingredients. roll into 1 inch balls place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. bake in preheated 375 degree oven 7 to 9 min. let stand 5 min on sheets before removing.
2. makes 5 to 6 dozen

CRACKER JACK COOKIES - STEPH

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These are great for any occasion!

Provided by Stephanie Dodd

Categories Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 c sugar
1 c brown sugar
1 c butter flavored crisco
2 large eggs
1 1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 c oatmeal
2 c rice krispies
1/2 c nuts, chopped
1 c coconut
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

1. Mix the sugars with Crisco; add eggs; mix flour, baking soda and baking powder together; add to the mixture. Stir in oatmeal, Rice Krispies, nuts, and coconut.
2. Chill dough 3 - 4 hours. Form into balls and place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes at 350 degrees. ENJOY!!!

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your cookies the best flavor and texture. If you can, use organic ingredients whenever possible.
Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make your cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The cookies should be baked at a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will take too long to bake and they will be dry.
Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container. This will help the cookies stay fresh for longer.

Conclusion:

Cracker Jack cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these classic cookies in no time. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Cracker Jack cookies a try!