Cornflake Candy Cookies: A no bake cornflake cookies recipe that uses simple ingredients, like creamy peanut butter, light corn syrup, sugar, vanilla extract, and of course cornflakes!
Quick Overview: About 10 minutes to cook on the stovetop, and 20 minutes to cool… this no bake dessert is ready to eat in about 30 minutes!
A good no bake cookie recipe (like these chocolate oatmeal no bake cookies) is one of our favorite cookie recipes to make around here, and this old fashioned cornflake candy is one of them!
This no bake treat is perfect for a quick weeknight dessert or even wonderful to make during Christmas because you can make them to go on a cookie platter with other types of cookies during the holiday season.
If you’re looking for cookies to make for Christmas, then you’re also going to love these No-Bake Cornflake Wreath Cookies since they use cornflakes too. Then you’ll adore these Snowball Cookies as they’re a traditional Christmas favorite.
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Why you’ll love these
If you’re looking for an easy cornflake cookies, that the whole family will love, this is it!
This easy dessert is snackable, delicious treat, that will hit the sweet spot in minutes. No heating up the kitchen with the oven, and it even uses ingredients that you probably already have on hand!
Ingredients
5 ingredients! That’s all you need to make this no bake recipe.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups of corn flakes
Continue reading for step-by-step instructions for making this recipe or see the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post!
Instructions
- First, get a large cookie sheet (two, if your cookie sheet is small) and cover in parchment paper. (Wax paper will work too if needed. If using aluminum foil, spray with non-stick spray.)
- Pour the sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter in a large saucepan. (One that is big enough to hold the 6 cups of cornflakes eventually.)
- While constantly stirring, cook the sugar mixture over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves and it starts to boil.
- When the mixture comes to a boil, remove it from the heat and add in the vanilla extract. Stir until combined. Then, pour in the corn flakes, and stir until the cornflakes are all covered in the mixture.
- Use a spoon or large cookie scoop, and scoop some of the mixture and drop cookies (candy) onto parchment, quickly, or the candy will harden and become hard to scoop.
If you find that the candy isn’t sticking together well after scooped on to the parchment paper, allow the candy to cool for about a minute, or until it’s cool enough to touch with your clean hands, and gently form the scoops in to tight, balls.
- Then, allow them to fully cool to room temperature on the parchment paper for about 20 to 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Variations
If you’d prefer chocolate peanut butter cornflake cookies, you can try adding chocolate chips to the peanut butter mixture, to slowly melt in to the mix.
Equipment
You’ll need a large sauce pan, cookie sheet (but you can do without, as long as you have parchement paper, wax paper, or greased aluminum foil) wooden spoon for stirring, and a cookie scoop or spoon for scooping cookies on to surface.
Storage
Store the cookies in an airtight container and enjoy them within 5 days.
FAQ
Yes! These sweet treats freeze wonderfully, for up to 3 months. Simply store in a freezer container.
Yes! We’ve heard these called many different things: Such as a cornflake cookie recipe, peanut butter no bake cookies, peanut butter cornflake candy, and much more!
More Cookie Recipes
If you love this recipe, then you’ll also love the other cookie recipes on the blog:
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📖 Recipe
Cornflake Candy Cookies
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Large Cookie Sheet
- Cookie Scoop Or spoon
- Wooden Spoon for mixing
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups corn flakes
Instructions
- First, get a large cookie sheet (possibly two, if the candy won't all fit on one) and cover in parchment paper. (Wax paper will work too if needed. If using aluminum foil, spray with non-stick spray.)
- Pour the sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter in a large sauce pan. (One that is big enough to hold the 6 cups of cornflakes eventually.)
- While constantly stirring, cook the sugar, syrup, and peanut butter over medium high heat until it starts to boil. When the mixture comes to a boil, remove it from the heat and add in the vanilla extract. Stir until combined. Then, pour in the corn flakes, and stir until the cornflakes are all covered in the mixture.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop, and scoop some of the mixture and drop cookies (candy) onto parchment, quickly, or the candy will harden and become hard to scoop.
- If you find that the candy isn't sticking together well after scooped on to the parchment paper, allow the candy to cool for about a minute, or until it's cool enough to touch with your clean hands, and gently form the scoops in to tight, balls.
- Then, allow them to full cool on the parchment paper for about 20 to 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Olivia says
These cookies were super easy to make and tasted delicious! Everyone loved them. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Paula K says
Just delicious and so unique. The perfect combination of sweet and salty!
Jamie says
Loved these cookies growing up! Thanks for reminding me about them. They turned out delicious!