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Cornflake Peanut Butter Cookies (No Bake) Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Cornflake Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and easy no-bake treat that combines delightful crunch with sweet and nutty flavors. Perfect for a party or an afternoon snack, these cookies come together in no time with just a few pantry staples. Their chewy texture and balanced sweetness will have everyone reaching for more!

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (160g) light corn syrup (or substitute with 1/2 cup mini marshmallows)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups (85g) cornflake cereal

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Sheet
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
  2. Melt and Mix the Wet Ingredients
    In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, and peanut butter. Stir with a spatula until the mixture starts to boil. Once boiling, immediately remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  3. Incorporate the Cornflakes
    GENTLY fold the cornflake cereal into the mixture, being careful not to break the cereal. Ensure that all the cornflakes are evenly coated with the wet mixture.
  4. Shape the Cookies
    Spray a small cookie scoop with non-stick spray and use it to portion out the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. If desired, gently flatten each cookie.
  5. Set the Cookies
    Allow the cookies to set at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes or until they are firm.

Notes

  • For a fun twist, mix in ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips, sweetened coconut flakes, or festive sprinkles.
  • Avoid using all-natural peanut butter as it can alter the texture of the cookies.
  • If you run out of cornflakes, substitute with other light cereals like Rice Krispies or Chex.
  • Spraying the cookie scoop with non-stick spray will make it much easier to handle the sticky mixture.
  • These cookies can be made more festive by adding colorful sprinkles for special occasions.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/cornflake-peanut-butter-cookies-no-bake-recipe/