These no-bake cornflake cookies with peanut butter are easy to make with a few simple ingredients! With a chewy, crunchy texture and sweet, salty taste everyone always devours them.
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Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies
These might win the easiest cookie recipes ever award. There’s no baking and hardly any work involved. They’re similar to peanut butter no-bake cookies, but made with cornflakes instead of oats. They have the perfect crunch and the flavor is spot on.
The simple everyday ingredients make this pantry recipe one of those staple go-to’s when you’re looking for something sweet. Just like my no-bake cookies, they are quick to make on the stove top for a last minute dessert, too!
Only 4 Ingredients!
- Cornflakes: These give the cookies that amazing crunch.
- Peanut butter: The creamy type works best. If it’s a runny peanut butter, the consistency won’t turn out how it should.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar helps make the cookies sweet.
- Corn syrup: The stickiness of the corn syrup helps give them that delicious chewy texture. Make sure to use white corn syrup.
How to Make Cornflake Cookies
- Add cornflakes to large bowl. To get started, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add 3 cups of corn flakes cereal to a large bowl.
- Cook peanut butter mixture. Next add sugar and syrup to a saucepan and cook over medium-heat until mixture begins to bubble. Then stir in peanut butter until dissolved.
- Stir together and shape. Once peanut butter mixture is smooth, pour over the cornflakes and gently stir until covered. Shape into small round balls and place on parchment paper to harden. Let cool for 15 to 25 minutes before enjoying.
Microwave Version
If you’re in a big pinch, you can remove the whole stove top component completely and make them in the microwave. Just add the sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter in a large glass bowl (or 8 cup measuring bowl) and microwave for about 3-5 minutes until bubbly, stirring often. Then add in cornflakes and gently stir until combined.
Helpful Tips
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop out the peanut butter mixture into even amounts. Then shape into balls with your hands.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Drizzle some melted chocolate on top for an extra sweet touch, similar to this easy scotcheroos recipe!
- Add a piece of wax paper in between each layer of cookies so that they don’t stick together.
- I like to store my cookies in the fridge to make them extra chewy.
Storing + Freezing
Store any leftovers in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 to 4 days. I personally prefer to store them in the fridge, which extends their shelf life even longer (about a week). You can also freeze them as well. Once they’ve hardened, just add them to a freezer bag or container and store in freezer for up to 1 month. When ready to enjoy, remove from freezer about 10 to 15 minutes beforehand.
More easy cookie recipes include these cornflake wreaths and 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies!
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Cornflake Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup white corn syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups corn flakes cereal
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add corn flakes cereal to a large bowl. Cook sugar and syrup in saucepan over medium-heat, until mixture bubbles. Then stir in peanut butter until dissolved and smooth.
- Pour peanut butter mixture over corn flakes and gently stir until combined.
- Shape mixture into small round balls and place on parchment paper to harden, about 15 to 25 minutes. Store in a covered container once cooled.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Christmas, Cookies, Dairy-Free, Desserts, Freezer-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, No-Bake, Nut-Free, Stovetop
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
Yes, it’s easy , great snack for lunch or evening. Had this recipe over 2 years ago, but lost it. So simple and no oven.
So glad that you found my recipe! That is great you love these cornflake cookies too!
These are so easy to make and they are so so yummy
So glad you loved them Beverly :)
thanks me and my mama made every Christmas lost miss place thanks do much Merry Christmas cj
Can I make in a bar pan? Seems that would be easier and just cut into squares
I think that would work well!
One word. YUM!
Make that two words. Thank you!!
You had us at corn flakes. What a delicious treat these were!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for your comment and review Sandi. :)
I would like to try this but don’t have white corn syrup or any corn syrup I’d there a substitute?? Anyone please?!
Hi! I’ve heard that you can make homemade corn syrup with sugar and warm water. I would just look up a recipe online!
I am always looking for a tasty treat for the hockey players that doesn’t leave me stuck baking all day!!
These really were super quick and filled with crunchy flavor! Loved every bite!
My girls love helping me make these! So delicious.
These are the best!!
We are obsessed with these cookies! Sooo easy to make, little clean up, and the kids can help! Thanks for sharing!
This is one of my favorite easy cookie recipes!! Everyone always goes crazy over them!
I’m so happy to hear they are a hit!
Sounds great and perfect for my little kitchen helper. I think I’m going to try adding mini chocolate chips.
My college roommate used to get these in her care packages and we would die waiting when we knew they were on their way :)
They are so yummy, and fun to make now that I have my daughter to help me :)
Thanks for sharing and reminding me that I have to make them again!
These actually sound super yummy! They would make an awesome after school snack!
Paige