Description
These Cornflake Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick, no-bake treat that combines the crunch of cornflakes with the creamy richness of peanut butter. Perfect for a simple dessert or snack, they come together easily with just a few ingredients and require no oven time, making them ideal for busy days or kid-friendly baking.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 6 cups cornflake cereal
Instructions
- Heat sugar and corn syrup: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and light corn syrup. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once it begins to bubble, immediately remove from heat to avoid burning.
- Add peanut butter and vanilla: Stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, creating a luscious coating for the cereal.
- Fold in cornflakes: Gently fold the cornflake cereal into the peanut butter mixture until all flakes are evenly coated. Be careful not to crush the cereal.
- Form cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded mounds of the mixture onto a sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper. Shape them quickly as the mixture will cool and harden fast.
- Cool and set: Let the cookies cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes until they are fully set and firm to the touch. Once set, transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Work quickly after adding the cornflakes because the mixture sets rapidly.
- Optional additions include mini chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or a drizzle of melted chocolate for extra flavor and texture.
- Use gluten-free cornflakes to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
