Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies (no bake)
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4.9
Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies (no bake)
Description
These no-bake Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies combine granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and creamy peanut butter heated together until boiling to form a syrupy base. Stirring constantly prevents burning and ensures an even mixture. When removed from heat, vanilla extract is added for flavor depth before folding in the cornflakes, which absorb the sticky coating.
The mixture is quickly portioned onto parchment paper with a scoop before it cools and hardens, forming clusters of cereal and peanut butter. Once cooled, the cookies have a chewy, slightly sticky texture that contrasts the crisp cornflakes, creating a satisfying bite. This no-oven approach makes them accessible for any time of year or for quick snack preparation.
These cookies are straightforward to prepare and provide a sweet, peanut-forward treat that pairs well with a glass of milk or as a quick grab-and-go snack. The recipe relies on pantry staples and minimal equipment, appealing for ease and convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups corn flakes
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter. Cook over medium high heat until center starts to boil, make sure to stir constantly so the sugar doesn't burn.
- As soon as the sugar mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and corn flakes, mix until corn flakes are evenly coated in sugar mixture.
- Use an ice cream scoop to drop cookies onto parchment paper as quickly as possible before mixture starts to cool and harden.
- Let cool on the parchment paper for 20 to 30 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- Stir the sugar mixture constantly while heating to prevent burning.
- Drop the cookies onto parchment quickly before the mixture hardens.
- Adjust vanilla amount for more or less aromatic flavor.
- Nutrition can vary based on brands of ingredients used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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