Description
These Cornflake Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful no-bake treat combining crunchy cornflake cereal with a sweet peanut butter and sugar syrup mixture. Easy to make and perfect for when you want a quick and tasty snack without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
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 the cookies from sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Melt and Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, unsalted butter, and creamy peanut butter. Stir continuously with a spatula until the mixture begins to boil. Once boiling, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and salt to enhance the flavor.
- Incorporate the Cornflakes: Gently fold the cornflake cereal into the hot peanut butter mixture, taking care not to crush the cereal. Make sure all the cornflakes are evenly coated with the sticky mixture to ensure the cookies hold together well.
- Shape the Cookies: Lightly spray a small cookie scoop with non-stick spray and use it to portion out the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. If you prefer, gently flatten each cookie to your desired thickness, ensuring even shapes.
- Set the Cookies: Allow the cookies to set at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes or until they become firm to the touch.
Notes
- Light corn syrup can be substituted with mini marshmallows to provide the sticky texture required.
- Butter is optional but adds richness and helps in binding the cookies.
- Be gentle when folding in the cornflakes to keep the cookies light and crunchy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- These cookies do not require baking, making them quick and easy to prepare.
