Cracker Jack Cookies
Loaded with irresistible flavors and textures, Cracker Jack Cookies are the ultimate treat for snack lovers! This easy, crowd-pleasing cookie recipe brings together buttery cookie dough, sweet caramel bits, crunchy roasted peanuts, and salty crushed pretzels for a decadent, sweet-and-salty bite that's hard to resist. Oats add a hearty, chewy texture, while the perfect balance of brown sugar and vanilla lends these cookies a rich, caramelized flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, these cookies are a nostalgic twist inspired by the classic Cracker Jack snack, perfect for game-day gatherings, lunchbox surprises, or late-night cravings. Plus, they store beautifully—if they last that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup rolled oats (quick-cooking or old-fashioned)
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 0.75 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 0.5 cup crushed pretzel pieces
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and oats until evenly combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
Fold in the caramel bits, chopped peanuts, and crushed pretzel pieces until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 211.0 g | 271% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.5 g | 458% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 660 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 3753 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 745.1 g | 271% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 411.9 g | ||
| Protein | 89.1 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 545 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 24.9 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 2020 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
