Description
Easy Cornflake Cookies are a delightful no-bake treat combining crunchy cornflakes with a smooth, sweet peanut butter mixture. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, these cookies require minimal ingredients and only about 40 minutes including cooling time. The result is a crunchy, sweet, and satisfying cookie that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups cornflakes cereal
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Cook sugar mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and light corn syrup. Stir continuously until the mixture reaches a boil, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add peanut butter and vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix in cornflakes: Gently fold the cornflakes into the peanut butter mixture until all flakes are evenly coated with the sticky mixture, taking care not to crush the flakes.
- Form cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the coated cornflake mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Cool and set: Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes until firm and ready to handle.
- Store cookies: Once firm, transfer the cookies to an airtight container to keep them fresh for several days.
Notes
- If you prefer a nuttier flavor, you can substitute creamy peanut butter with natural or chunky peanut butter.
- For a different texture, try adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips with the cornflakes.
- Make sure to stir constantly when boiling sugar and corn syrup to prevent burning.
- Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.
- These cookies are no-bake but require cooling time to set properly.
