Description
Crunchy corn flake cookies bring pure joy to your kitchen with minimal effort. Grab some simple ingredients and watch how quickly these sweet treats come together for family and friends.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 4 cups corn flakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Crank the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat 1 cup butter with 1 cup brown sugar and 1 cup granulated sugar until fluffy and smooth.
- Crack 2 large eggs into the mixture and pour in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring until completely incorporated.
- Whisk 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently crush 4 cups corn flakes with your hands to break them into smaller pieces.
- Fold the crushed corn flakes and 1 cup chocolate chips into the dough.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Slide the sheets into the 350°F oven and bake for exactly 11 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Remove cookies and let them rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Crush corn flakes slightly before adding to get better texture and distribution throughout the cookie dough.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure smooth mixing and consistent cookie structure.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and use certified gluten-free corn flakes.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a thicker, chewier cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg