Best 7 Cracker Jack Cookies I Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic treat with our Cracker Jack Cookies, a delightful combination of childhood memories and delectable flavors. These cookies are a perfect blend of crunchy, chewy, and sweet, featuring the iconic Cracker Jack prize inside. Our collection includes three irresistible variations: the classic Cracker Jack Cookie, a peanut butter-infused version, and a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this timeless snack, promising a burst of flavors and a trip down memory lane. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey to recreate these beloved cookies in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested 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

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 - STEPH



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These are great for any occasion!

Provided by Stephanie Dodd

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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!!!

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

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.

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

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.

CLONE OF A CRACKER JACK®



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This peanutty, caramelly popcorn recipe tastes close to the original. It's very easy to prepare at home and makes great gifts! For a thicker coating of caramel, reduce the popped popcorn to 10 cups.

Provided by themoodyfoodie

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 6

11 cups popped popcorn
1 cup Spanish peanuts
1 ¼ cups dark brown sugar
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
¼ cup dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Spread popcorn in the bottom of a large, deep roasting pan. Sprinkle peanuts over the popcorn.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until sugar and butter are melted and sauce is thick and caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour caramel sauce over the popcorn and peanuts and stir to coat popcorn and peanuts completely, scooping any peanuts and caramel that fall to the bottom of the roasting pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until caramel and popcorn are crisped, about 45 minutes. Turn popcorn out in a single layer on a sheet of parchment paper to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 313.8 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

CRACKER JACK COOKIES



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another old recipe

Provided by shawn eide

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

HOMEMADE CRACKER JACK



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A salty-sweet, caramel-coated popcorn often eaten at baseball games, Cracker Jack is one of the many well-known confections from Chicago. While molasses-covered popcorn was already popular in the Northeast, the creation of Cracker Jack's special formula is credited to German brothers Frederick William and Louis Rueckheim. Besides coming up with the signature combination of popcorn, molasses and peanuts, they even devised a special package to keep it fresh and crisp. By the late 1800s, the snack was so loved that their company was producing four-and-a-half tons a day. This homemade version is best enjoyed the day it's made, though it will keep for up to three days in an airtight container. Use large, red-skinned peanuts in this recipe if you can find them, as the skins lend a pleasant bitterness that works well with the molasses-caramel coating.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     candies

Time 45m

Yield About 16 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons neutral oil, plus more for greasing the pans
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1 cup roasted, salted red-skinned peanuts
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chopped into pieces
1 packed cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus more for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250 degrees and grease two large rimmed baking sheets with neutral oil.
  • Add the remaining 3 tablespoons neutral oil and 2 kernels to a large pot. Cover and heat over medium. Once you hear those first two kernels pop, add the remaining kernels, cover and cook, shaking occasionally, until the popping slows down, about 4 to 6 minutes. You should hear a few seconds of silence between pops. Remove from the heat.
  • Transfer the popcorn to a large, heatproof bowl and discard any unpopped kernels. Add the peanuts to the popcorn and toss to combine. Set the vanilla and baking soda near the stove for easy access.
  • In a small saucepan, stir the butter, brown sugar, molasses and salt over medium until the butter melts. Once the butter has melted, attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and cook the mixture, undisturbed, until the temperature reaches 248 degrees.
  • Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla and baking soda. The mixture will become foamy. Immediately pour it over the popcorn and use a wooden spoon to coat it evenly.
  • Spread the popcorn out onto the two prepared baking sheets. Bake until the mixture is dry, about 20 to 25 minutes, tossing occasionally. The mixture will dry out as it cools but may still be slightly sticky. Sprinkle with a bit more salt, to taste.
  • Let the popcorn cool completely. It's best enjoyed the day it's cooked, but you can also store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh Cracker Jacks.
  • If you don't have self-rising flour, you can make your own by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
  • To make sure the cookies are evenly baked, rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cracker Jack cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and salty flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive cookie to bake, give Cracker Jack cookies a try!

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