Description
These Easy Cornflake Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of corn syrup and peanut butter with the crunch of cornflakes. They are quick to make and require no baking, making them a perfect last-minute dessert option.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups cornflake cereal
Optional for topping:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a saucepan, heat sugar and corn syrup until just boiling. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Add cornflakes: Gently fold in the cornflakes until evenly coated with the mixture.
- Shape the cookies: Drop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping them into mounds.
- Cool and top: Let the cookies cool for about 30 minutes. Optionally, top with mini chocolate chips or drizzle with melted chocolate.
Notes
- Work quickly when mixing and shaping as the mixture sets fast.
- For extra texture, consider adding chopped peanuts or using crunchy peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
