Description
Delightfully crunchy and sweet, these Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies combine the timeless flavors of peanut butter and chocolate with the satisfying crispiness of cornflakes. Perfect as a no-bake treat that’s simple to prepare, these cookies are great for gatherings, snacks, or an easy homemade dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Cornflakes cereal
- 1 cup Corn Syrup (light)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Peanut Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Chocolate Drizzle
- 1/4 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 tsp Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Prepare Cornflakes: Measure out 6 cups of cornflakes cereal into a large mixing bowl, taking care not to crush the flakes to maintain their crunchiness. Set aside.
- Make Syrup Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the light corn syrup and sugar. Stir occasionally until all sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine with Cornflakes: Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the cornflakes. Gently fold with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until each flake is evenly coated with the mixture.
- Shape Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or two spoons to drop small portions of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently flatten them to form cookie shapes. Allow the cookies to cool completely and harden.
- Make Chocolate Drizzle: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips with vegetable oil. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Drizzle and Set: Once the cookies have fully set, drizzle the melted chocolate over each cookie with a spoon. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature before serving or storing.
Notes
- Be gentle when mixing to preserve the crispiness of the cornflakes.
- Allow cookies to fully cool to prevent them from sticking and to help them firm up.
- The chocolate drizzle is optional but adds a delicious finishing touch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
