Description
These no-bake peanut butter cornflake cookies with marshmallows are a quick and delicious treat combining the crunchy texture of cornflakes with the gooey sweetness of melted marshmallows and peanut butter. Perfect for when you want a no-fuss dessert, these cookies are easy to prepare without an oven, featuring a delightful peanut butter drizzle for extra flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 7 cups cornflakes
- 1 oz mini marshmallows (to mix in at the end)
Optional Ingredients
- 1/3 cup peanut butter chips
For Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the salted butter and smooth peanut butter together, stirring continuously to combine the fats evenly and prevent burning.
- Add Marshmallows: Add the 10 oz mini marshmallows to the pot and stir constantly until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Then remove the pot from heat to avoid overcooking.
- Combine Cornflakes and Mix-ins: Stir the cornflakes into the melted marshmallow and peanut butter mixture until they are fully coated. Gently fold in the remaining 1 oz mini marshmallows and optional peanut butter chips, taking care not to overmix to keep the texture light and airy.
- Form Cookies: Spray a large cookie scooper or ice cream scoop with nonstick cooking spray. Scoop out 10 equal portions of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Grease your fingers lightly and spread each cookie to about 1 inch thickness without packing them too densely to maintain crunchiness.
- Prepare Drizzle: Melt the peanut butter chips together with the vegetable or canola oil in the microwave using 30-second increments, stirring between each until smooth.
- Drizzle Cookies: Transfer the melted peanut butter mixture into a ziplock bag and cut a small hole at the tip. Drizzle the peanut butter over each cookie evenly for added flavor and a decorative finish.
- Set and Serve: Allow the cookies to set at room temperature for 20-30 minutes until firm before serving. This setting time helps the cookies hold their shape and enhances their texture.
Notes
- If your no-bake cornflake marshmallow cookies are not gooey, it may be because the peanut butter marshmallow mixture was cooked too quickly or on too high heat, causing it to caramelize and harden as it cools. To prevent this, melt the ingredients slowly over medium-low heat.
- Environmental temperature can affect the texture. If cookies become too firm or hard, warming them in the microwave for 5 seconds will restore their soft, gooey texture.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheating briefly in the microwave is recommended before serving to regain the soft texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
