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Easy Cornflake Cookies Recipe

4.6 from 59 reviews

These Easy Cornflake Cookies are a simple no-bake treat combining crunchy corn flakes with a sweet and creamy peanut butter mixture. Perfect for a quick snack or a kid-friendly dessert, they require minimal ingredients and no oven time.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 6 cups plain corn flakes cereal
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cornflakes: Place the cornflakes in a large bowl and set aside to have them ready for coating.
  2. Make Syrup Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the corn syrup, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, until the mixture just begins to bubble. Remove immediately from heat.
  3. Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract into the hot syrup until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Combine with Cornflakes: Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cornflakes and gently fold together using a large spatula to coat all cornflakes evenly.
  5. Form Cookies: Quickly use a large cookie scoop or two spoons to portion the coated cornflakes mixture onto wax or parchment paper, shaping them into cookie forms. Work swiftly to avoid the mixture firming up before shaping.
  6. Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to cool completely until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Notes

  • Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture, but crunchy peanut butter can add extra crunch.
  • Light corn syrup helps keep cookies chewy; do not substitute with dark corn syrup for best flavor balance.
  • Work quickly when portioning as the mixture hardens as it cools.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
  • Store cookies in a cool, dry place to maintain crispness.

Keywords: cornflake cookies, no bake cookies, peanut butter cookies, easy dessert, crunchy cookies, kid friendly snacks