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Homemade Cinnamon Toast Crunch


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup cold milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Topping:

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, salt, ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar.

  3. Add Butter
    Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. Combine Wet Ingredients
    In a small bowl, combine the cold milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add the milk mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms.

  5. Roll Out Dough
    Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a thin, even layer, about 1/8 inch thick. For extra crispiness, roll the dough even thinner than 1/8 inch.

  6. Transfer to Baking Sheet
    Transfer the rolled-out dough onto the prepared baking sheet.

  7. Cut into Squares
    Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut the dough into small squares, about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch in size.

  8. Add Topping
    Lightly sprinkle the squares with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

  9. Bake
    Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the squares are golden brown and crisp.

  10. Cool and Serve
    Allow the cereal to cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking it apart along the cut lines. Serve with milk or as a snack.


Notes:

  • Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
  • Bake thoroughly until the edges are golden brown and the pieces feel firm to the touch.
  • Cool completely on the baking sheet for crispier results.

Enjoy these Cinnamon Sugar Crisps as a crunchy, sweet treat any time!

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