Q1: Why are my cookies falling apart and not setting up?

The most common culprit is that you did not let your sugar and corn syrup mixture come to a full, rolling boil. This "boil" step is the non-negotiable key that melts the sugar and allows the mixture to set up like candy as it cools.

Q2: Can I use a different kind of cereal?

Yes! This is a fantastic "template" recipe. It would also be delicious with puffed rice cereal (like Rice Krispies®) or corn Chex™.

Q3: Can I use crunchy peanut butter?

Yes, absolutely! If you love an extra-nutty texture, crunchy peanut butter is a fantastic addition.

Q4: Can I add chocolate to these?

Of course! For a delicious, "chocolate-y" twist, you can stir in about 1/2 cup of semisweet or milk chocolate chips along with the cornflakes, or you can drizzle the cooled, set cookies with melted chocolate.

Q5: Can I make these dairy-free or vegan?

Yes, easily! To make this recipe vegan, simply substitute the butter with an equal amount of your favorite high-quality, stick-style vegan butter substitute or margarine.

Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies (A 15-Minute Classic!)

A quick and easy no-bake cookie made by coating cornflakes cereal in a sweet peanut butter and corn syrup mixture.

Author: Grace
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes (includes 30 min cooling)
Yield: 24-30 cookies
Category: Dessert, Cookie
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

½ cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup peanut butter
3 cups cornflakes cereal

Instructions

Gather all ingredients.
Bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in butter and peanut butter until thoroughly combined, then remove from the heat.
Place cornflakes into a large bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over top and mix until cornflakes are well coated.
Drop 1-tablespoon scoops of the mixture onto a waxed-paper lined baking sheet.
Flatten slightly if desired, then allow to cool for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Cookies should be cooled on a waxed-paper lined baking sheet.
Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.

Find it online: https://www.eatswithsoul.com/peanut-butter-cornflake-cookies/