Description
These no-bake Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies are a quick and delicious treat combining the crunch of cornflakes with the rich flavor of peanut butter and honey. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert, they require minimal ingredients and no oven time, making them an easy recipe for all ages.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups cornflakes cereal
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey, and granulated sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt thoroughly to incorporate flavor evenly.
- Fold in Cereal: Gently fold the cornflakes into the peanut butter mixture, carefully coating each flake without crushing them to maintain crunch.
- Form Clusters: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping them into small clusters or cookie shapes.
- Set Cookies: Let the cookies sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, allowing them to firm up and hold their shape without baking.
- Serve and Store: Once set, enjoy your no-bake cookies immediately, or store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- To speed up setting time, you can refrigerate the cookies for 10-15 minutes.
- Use crunchy or smooth peanut butter based on your texture preference.
- For a sweeter cookie, you can slightly increase the amount of honey or sugar.
- Ensure cornflakes are fresh and crisp for the best texture.
- These cookies are gluten free if using gluten-free cornflakes.
