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Cornflake Peanut Butter Cookies

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Cornflake Peanut Butter Cookies are a nostalgic no‑bake treat—sweet, crunchy, and endlessly addictive. Made with pantry staples like peanut butter, cornflakes, and a touch of sugar and syrup, they come together in minutes and are perfect for potlucks, lunchboxes, or last‑minute dessert fixes.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cornflakes cereal
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup (or substitute honey/maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: pinch of salt, mini chocolate chips, melted chocolate drizzle

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and corn syrup (or honey/maple syrup). Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to bubble. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  3. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  4. Pour the hot peanut‑butter mixture over the cornflakes in a large bowl, and gently fold until the flakes are evenly coated—avoid crushing the cereal for best texture. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  5. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared sheet (space them 2 inches apart). Optionally gently flatten the tops. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  6. Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes (or until firm) before serving. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Notes

  • You can use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture.
  • For a chocolate twist, stir in mini chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate over each cookie once set. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  • If you prefer to avoid corn syrup, substitute with an equal amount of honey or maple syrup (texture may vary slightly). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  • Make sure to use cereals labeled gluten‑free if you need it gluten‑free friendly.
  • Storage: keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze extra in layers separated by parchment paper. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

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