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No-Bake Cornflake Cookies

These no-bake cornflake cookies are a quick and nostalgic treat made by melting butter and chocolate, then mixing in sweetened condensed milk and crunchy cornflakes. Once combined, they form glossy, crunchy cookies that set at room temperature, offering a satisfying balance of crispness and gooey richness without any baking involved.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter preferably unsalted
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups cornflakes crisp and toasted

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Parchment paper
  • Tablespoon or small scoop

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for setting the cookies.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter gently, stirring occasionally until it’s smooth and glossy, and you can smell the rich aroma of butter filling your kitchen.
  3. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the melted butter. Stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture becomes silky and shiny, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, mixing well until everything is combined into a smooth, glossy sauce with a sweet aroma.
  5. Remove the pan from heat and gently fold in the cornflakes, tossing carefully to coat each flake evenly with the chocolate mixture, avoiding crushing the cereal.
  6. Using a tablespoon or small scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about two inches of space between each cookie.
  7. Let the cookies sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, allowing the chocolate to set and the cookies to become firm with a shiny, crackly surface.
  8. Once set, gently peel the cookies off the parchment paper and transfer them to a plate or container. Enjoy these crunchy, gooey treats that require no baking!