No Bake Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies (without Corn Syrup!)

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!

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

1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or a silicone baking sheet and set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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

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5 Ingredient Peanut Butter No Bake Cornflake Cookies

Faith VanderMolen

These sweet and chewy no-bake cornflake cookies take only 10 minutes to make, require 5 simple ingredients, have no corn syrup, and taste amazing!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Cookies

Cuisine American

Servings 12 cookies

Calories 161 kcal

Equipment

• Silicone Baking Mat

Ingredients

 

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• 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.

Notes

Dress these cookies up by drizzling melted chocolate over them. You could also dip the bottoms in chocolate for an extra decadent dessert.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 98mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg

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