Description
These Easy Cornflake Cookies are a quick and delicious no-bake treat combining crunchy cornflakes with a sweet peanut butter and corn syrup glaze. Perfect for a simple snack or dessert, they require minimal ingredients and no oven time, setting quickly at room temperature.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups cornflakes cereal
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and facilitate easy removal once set.
- Heat Sugar and Corn Syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and light corn syrup. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil, ensuring that the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat, then immediately stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Coat Cornflakes: Gently fold the cornflakes into the peanut butter mixture, making sure the cereal is evenly coated without breaking the flakes.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the coated cornflakes mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to prevent sticking.
- Set Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, letting the mixture firm up properly.
- Store Properly: Once the cookies are firm and set, transfer them to an airtight container for storage to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For crunchier cookies, use fresh cornflakes rather than crushed or stale cereal.
- If you prefer a chewier texture, substitute creamy peanut butter with chunky peanut butter.
- Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.
- To speed up setting time, place the cookies in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Ensure continuous stirring during heating to prevent the sugar mixture from burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
