Butterscotch Cornflake Cookies
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4.9
Butterscotch Cornflake Cookies
Description
This recipe combines cornflakes with a melted mixture of butterscotch chips and creamy peanut butter, enriched with vanilla extract. The melted blend thoroughly coats the cornflakes, binding them together into clusters that form cookies once chilled. The sweetness of the butterscotch complements the nutty flavor of peanut butter, while the single chilling step solidifies the cookies without baking, preserving the crunch of cornflakes.
These cookies are convenient for quick preparation and do not require oven time. The texture balances melt-in-the-mouth sweetness with crispy cereal bits. Suitable for casual snacking or sharing, they are easily portioned by spoonfuls and chilled until firm.
The recipe is adaptable with the option to substitute frosted flakes for a sweeter profile. Regular peanut butter is preferred over natural styles to achieve the best consistency in melting and binding.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cornflakes
- 11 ounce butterscotch chips bag
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the cornflakes to a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter together.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted butterscotch mixture over the cornflakes.
- Toss to coat cornflakes in butterscotch mixture.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto parchment or silicone baking mat-lined cookie sheets.
- Chill until firm.
Notes
- For a sweeter cookie, substitute cornflakes with frosted flakes.
- Regular peanut butter works best; avoid natural peanut butter for desired texture and flavor.
- The mixture must be well coated to ensure proper shaping and setting of cookies.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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