Description
These no-bake Cornflake Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and easy treat combining the crunchy texture of cornflakes with creamy peanut butter and a sweet syrupy coating. Perfect for those looking for a simple, no-oven recipe, these cookies are ready in under an hour with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (160g) light corn syrup (or substitute with ½ cup mini marshmallows)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
- ½ cup (120g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups (85g) cornflake cereal
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and to make clean-up easier.
- Melt and Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, butter, and peanut butter. Stir continuously with a spatula until the mixture starts to boil. Once boiling, immediately remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt for added flavor.
- Incorporate the Cornflakes: Gently fold the cornflake cereal into the warm mixture carefully to avoid breaking the flakes, ensuring an even coating of the syrupy peanut butter mixture around every flake.
- Shape the Cookies: Spray a small cookie scoop with non-stick spray and use it to portion the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Optionally, gently flatten each cookie to your preferred thickness.
- Set the Cookies: Allow the cookies to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until they firm up and hold their shape before serving.
Notes
- For a substitute to corn syrup, mini marshmallows can be melted to create a similar binding effect.
- If you want a firmer cookie, refrigerate for an additional 10-15 minutes after they have set at room temperature.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture; chunky peanut butter will alter the consistency.
- Handle cornflakes gently when folding to keep them from breaking and maintain crunchiness.
- These cookies are best consumed within 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
