These chocolate peanut butter cornflake cookies are a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter with the crispy texture of cornflakes makes them irresistible. They are great for a quick snack or a fun dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 6 cups cornflakes cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
Directions
- In a large saucepan, combine peanut butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in cornflakes until evenly coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper-lined baking sheets. Let cool.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies and let them set before serving.
Interesting Facts
Cornflake cookies are a popular treat in the southern United States, often made with a combination of peanut butter and corn syrup.
The addition of chocolate drizzle adds a decadent touch to these classic cookies.
These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cornflakes cereal in a delicious and unique way.