Cracker Jack Cookies

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This Jack cookie recipe dates back to at least the 30s. Still tastes great today!

Submitted by Juanita
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
6 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 1 cup butter

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 large 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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

  2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Gently stir in oatmeal, coconut, rice cereal, and chopped peanuts.

  3. 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.

35 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186 Calories
10g Fat
23g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 88mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.