These no-bake cornflake cookies take only 10 minutes to make, require 5 simple ingredients, have no corn syrup, and they taste amazing!
These 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter No Bake Cornflake Cookies are incredible... not to mention suuuuuuper simple to make!
I don't even remember what made me google "cornflake cookies" but a recipe similar to this popped up, except that it used corn syrup and butter. After a few swaps and ratio changes, these cookies were created! I'm in love with them and so are my friends!
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What's a cornflake cookie?
Cornflakes cookies are a classic dessert (or snack) because of their crispy texture and versatility to add mix-ins! The staple ingredient in cornflake cookies is, of course, cornflakes cereal. This cereal can be found all over the world and is made from toasting flakes of corn. Standard cornflake cookie batter is made by combining cornflakes cereal, flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, and eggs. When that batter is baked, you end up with this crispy, satisfying treat!
Why you'll love this recipe
I wanted to make a healthier no-bake, vegan version of the classic cornflake cookie. Here's how I did it!
No Eggs or Butter
To make these vegan, I had to remove the eggs and butter. These ingredients were easily replaced by using coconut oil and peanut butter. The coconut oil adds richness and the peanut butter helps bind everything together.
No corn syrup
Many people are trying to avoid processed sugar, so I used natural, organic maple syrup instead of corn syrup.
No Bake
If you've ever had a traditional no-bake oatmeal cookie, these cornflakes cookies are just like that. Make the batter, drop it onto parchment paper and let it chill until set. No oven needed!
Ingredients
Here's what these simple, yet amazing cookies are made of:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 3 cups cornflakes cereal
How to make cornflake cookies without corn syrup
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or a silicone baking sheet and set aside.
- Bring the coconut oil, maple syrup, and coconut sugar to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Once boiling turn the heat off and stir in the peanut butter until thoroughly mixed. Then remove the mixture from heat.
- Place the corn flakes into a large bowl and crush them slightly with your fingers. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal and mix until the corn flakes are coated with the mixture.
- Drop by heaping tablespoons onto the waxed paper and then allow them to cool in the fridge before serving.
Variations
This recipe can be adapted in tons of ways!
Add Chocolate
Chocolate and peanut butter make for an incredible combo! As seen in some of the pictures in this recipe post, drizzling melted chocolate on top is a great way to add some more flavor and create some visual contrast for your cookies. You could dip the bottoms of the cookies in melted chocolate or add cocoa powder to the batter as well!
Add Nuts
The nut lovers in your life would appreciate the addition of chopped walnuts, pecans or slivered almonds.
Add Vanilla
Try adding a splash of (pure) vanilla extract.
Try Different Nut Butters
I love seeing how different nut butters change the flavor palette of these cookies. Try these cookies with almond butter, pecan butter, or hazelnut butter.
Storage
These cornflake cookies taste best and are crispiest the day you make them. However, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. They will just not be as crispy the following days.
More No Bake Cookie Recipes
More Cereal Recipes
If you like cereal in any form, then you'll also love my Healthy Fruit Cereal and Homemade Bran Flakes recipes!
I hope you give these sweet and unique 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter No Bake Cornflake Cookies a try. You'll love them I'm sure!
If you end up making them, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Also, be sure to take a picture and tag #theconscientiouseater on Instagram so I can see them!
Recipe FAQs
This cornflake cookie recipe has 161 calories per cookie.
📖 Recipe
5 Ingredient Peanut Butter No Bake Cornflake Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 3 cups cornflakes cereal
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or a silicone baking sheet and set aside.
- Bring the coconut oil, maple syrup, and coconut sugar to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Once boiling turn the heat off and stir in the peanut butter until thoroughly mixed. Then remove the mixture from heat.
- Place the corn flakes into a large bowl and crush them slightly with your fingers. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal and mix until the corn flakes are coated with the mixture.
- Drop by heaping tablespoons onto the waxed paper and then allow them to cool in the fridge before serving.
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
I think it's no secret at this point, but I LOVE cereal desserts! And super simple no bake ones like this are the best! It makes me think of oatmeal cookie meets peanut brittle, a.k.a. delicious <3
Faith says
I'm in love with cereal desserts too. They're usually the simplest dessert to make which is always a winner!
Alyssa @ renaissancerunnergirl says
Yum, such a good alternative to oats or rice krispy treats!
Faith says
I agree! Thanks Alyssa!
Kat says
Oh man these look and sounds so amazing! I love the crunch factor - and anything covered in chocolate is perfection to me! 😉
Faith says
Glad you love these Kat! They couldn't be easier!!
Sarah @ BucketListTummy says
I love the idea of having the cornflakes for the crunch factor! And of course anything with peanut butter is delicious.
Faith says
Yeah, I love that they're not your typical no-bake oatmeal cookies! Thanks Sarah!
Leah M | love me, feed me says
Anything with cereal has my heart. These look amazing!! So simple too, i definitely need to whip these up!
Faith says
Simple + cereal is always a winner in my book!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
Ooh cornflakes! Love it and thanks for linking up with us today for meatless Monday
Faith says
Thanks Deborah! Glad you like the cookie recipe!