Chewy Cereal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup crushed cereal
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
4. Stir in the cereal and chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Cereal cookies are a great way to use up leftover cereal.
• You can use any type of cereal for this recipe.
• You can also use different types of chocolate chips for these cookies.