Description
Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies are a delightful no-bake treat combining the creamy richness of peanut butter with the crunchy texture of cornflakes. Sweetened with sugar and light corn syrup and flavored with vanilla, these easy and quick cookies are perfect for a simple dessert or snack that requires minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 cups cornflake cereal
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat Sugar and Corn Syrup: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and light corn syrup. Stir constantly until the mixture reaches a gentle boil, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat immediately and stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and fully incorporated.
- Mix in Cornflakes: Gently fold the cornflake cereal into the peanut butter mixture, coating the flakes evenly without crushing them, which keeps the cookies crunchy.
- Shape Cookies: Working quickly to prevent the mixture from setting, drop heaping spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, forming individual cookies.
- Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes until they harden and set properly before serving.
Notes
- For a chocolatey twist, drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies or mix in mini chocolate chips after the peanut butter mixture is ready.
- These cookies set quickly, so ensure your baking sheet is prepared in advance.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
