Bran Sugar Cookies Recipes

BROWN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Beat brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
• Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until dough is fully combined.
• Pour confectioners' sugar onto a large plate. Spoon dough, 1 1/2 teaspoons per cookie, onto confectioners' sugar and roll to coat. Arrange coated dough on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool cookies on baking pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

BROWN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• For the cookies: Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
• Beat the brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes; beat in the egg, then the vanilla. Add the flour mixture and mix on medium-low speed until completely incorporated. Divide the dough in half, pat into 2 discs about 1/4 inch thick, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour and up to overnight.
• Position oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Let the dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make rolling easier. Roll out 1 disc of dough at a time between 2 pieces of parchment paper until 1/8 inch thick. Cut out shapes with the cookie cutters and arrange about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake until the cookies are golden brown on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets until firm enough to transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely.
• Gently gather any scraps into a ball and press into a disc; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate the disc until firm enough to roll, about 1 hour. Cut out as many cookies as possible and bake.
• For the royal icing: Beat the confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and 1/3 cup water with an electric mixer in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Beat in the food coloring if using. (The icing can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.)
• Decorate the cookies with the icing; top with decorating sugar and sprinkles if using.

PEANUT BUTTER AND BRAN COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla, peanut butter and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, bran, oats, and baking soda. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until smooth. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove to a rack to cool.

ALL BRAN COOKIES

Steps:

• Stir together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
• In large mixing bowl beat together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until thoroughly mixed.
• Add egg, milk and vanilla. Beat well.
• Stir in ALL-BRAN cereal and flour mixture, mixing until combined.
• Shape dough into two 10 1/2-inch-long rolls.
• Wrap in plastic wrap, covering ends carefully.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
• Slice cookie rolls about 1/4 inch thick and place on ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake at 375° F about 9 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.
• Store in airtight container.

BRAN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Stir together flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt. Set aside.2. In large mixer bowl, on medium speed, beat together margarine, granulated sugar and egg whites until well combined. Mix in vanilla, milk and KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal. On low speed, mix in flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Drop by level tablespoon into turbinado sugar, rolling to coat completely. Place about 2 inches apart on baking sheet coated with cooking spray.3. Bake at 375°F about 8 minutes or until light brown. Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks. Store in airtight container. VARIATION: Roll dough in granulated sugar or mixture of 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, in place of turbinado sugar.

RAISIN BRAN CHEWY COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream shortening and sugars, add eggs, honey and vanilla.mix well.
• combine flour, soda, salt and add to creamed mixture.
• stir in cereal, fold in raisins and nuts.
• drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
• bake at 350* for 12-14 minutes -- .

BRAN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Stir together flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt. Set aside.2. In large mixer bowl, on medium speed, beat together margarine, granulated sugar and egg whites until well combined. Mix in vanilla, milk and KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal. On low speed, mix in flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Drop by level tablespoon into turbinado sugar, rolling to coat completely. Place about 2 inches apart on baking sheet coated with cooking spray.3. Bake at 375°F about 8 minutes or until light brown. Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks. Store in airtight container. VARIATION: Roll dough in granulated sugar or mixture of 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, in place of turbinado sugar.

ALL-BRAN REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Stir together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.2. In large mixing bowl beat together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until thoroughly mixed. Add egg, milk and vanilla. Beat well. Stir in Kellogg's® All-Bran® cereal and flour mixture, mixing until combined.3. Shape dough into two 10 1/2-inch-long rolls. Wrap in plastic wrap, covering ends carefully. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.4. Slice cookie rolls about 1/4 inch thick and place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375°F about 9 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks. Store in airtight container. VARIATIONS:CHOCOLATE: Stir in 2 squares melted, unsweetened chocolate before add flour mixture.NUTTY: Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts with flour mixture.SPICE: Stir 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon cloves into flour mixture.

BRAN CEREAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar.
• Add eggs and vanilla.
• Stir in everything else.
• Drop by spoonfuls onto greased sheets.
• Bake 375' 12 minutes.

ALL-BRAN* ORIGINAL JUMBO RAISIN SPICE COOKIES

Steps:

• ((I soak my raisins in water for a few hours before making the cookies, just to plump 'em up.)).
• Stir together flour, soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt. Mix in cereal and raisins. Set aside.
• Cream together shortening and brown sugar in large mixer bowl. Beat in eggs and molasses. Stir in dry ingredients mixing until well combined ( mixture will be quite dry ).
• Shape dough into 4 cm (1 1/2") balls; roll in granulated sugar if desired. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets and flatten with a fork, allowing 6 cookies per sheet.
• Bake at 190C (375F) 7 - 8 minutes or until lightly browned. ( Do not overbake or cookies become very crunchy when cooled ) . Cool on baking sheets 2 - 3 minutes, then remove to racks to cool completely. Store in airtight container.

RAISIN BRAN CHEWIES COOKIES

Steps:

• In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, honey and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in cereal. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until done.

ZESTY CRANBERRY-BRAN COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, and baking soda together in a medium bowl.
• Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg white and milk; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended after each addition. Stir in dried cranberries, cereal, and zest until well blended.
• Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 14 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 3 to 4 minutes; remove to wire racks. Cool completely.

MOLASSES OAT BRAN COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the oil, egg, 1 cup sugar and molasses and mix very well.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, bran, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and cloves.
• Stir the flour mixture into the sugar mixture until well-blended.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (This is for easier handling).
• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray or line with parchment.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the 1/4 cup sugar.
• Place 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets and flatten the cookies with the bottom of a drinking glass, dipped in sugar.
• Bake at 375°F for 7-10 minutes until cookies are set and tops are crackle-y.
• Let cool 1 minute on the cookie sheet, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.

BANANA OAT AND BRAN COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Beat mashed bananas, egg whites, brown sugar, maple syrup, yogurt, and cinnamon.
• Combine the remaining dry ingredients: flour, oats, wheat bran, salt and baking powder in a separate bowl. Use an electric mixer to combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
• Add in raisins, chopped prunes, and/ or nuts.
• Roll cookies into balls, place on a cookie sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake for 8-12 minutes until cookies are firm and dry.