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Butterscotch Cornflake Cookies

Posted by: Kate / Cookie Recipes, Desserts / Posted: 10/05/20 / Last updated: 10/05/20

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Butterscotch cornflake cookies are super easy, 4 ingredient, no-bake cookies! This simple recipe takes just 20 minutes total to make.

Plate of butterscotch cornflake cookies on a wooden cutting board

Butterscotch cornflake cookies are simple, no-bake cookies that really hit the spot! A friend introduced me to this recipe when I was in school, and it was the perfect treat to whip up when I wanted something quick and easy and comforting.

The no-bake cookies are a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth! They take just minutes to make, and they keep well in the fridge.

Best of all – they taste great! They’re sweet with just a hint of salty from the peanut butter, and the cereal gives them a nice crunch. So they’re a yummy treat for any time you need something sweet!

How to make butterscotch cornflake cookies

Melted peanut butter and butterscotch in a silver saucepanIn a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter together.

Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.

Melted butterscotch and peanut butter pouring onto cornflakes

Pour the melted butterscotch mixture over the cornflakes.
Cornflake cookie mixture in a white mixing bowl

Toss to coat cornflakes in butterscotch mixture. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto parchment or silicone baking mat-lined cookie sheets.

Chill until firm.

Stack of butterscotch cornflake cookies on a white plateTips

  • Cornflakes: If you like the cookies a touch sweeter, feel free to use frosted flakes in place of the corn flakes.
  • Peanut butter: You’ll want to use regular peanut butter, not natural peanut butter in this recipe.
  • It’s important to heat the peanut butter and butterscotch chips over low heat so that they don’t scorch or seize up before they can melt.
  • You can change up the recipe by adding mini chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or other add-ins after step 6.

Storage

I store these cookies in a resealable bag in the fridge. This helps to keep them firm.

They can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Butterscotch cornflake cookie next to a plate of cookiesMore no bake recipes!

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Butterscotch Cornflake Cookies

Butterscotch cornflake cookies are easy, no-bake cookies that take just minutes to make!
Author:I Heart Eating
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings:16 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butterscotch cornflake cookie recipe, Butterscotch cornflake cookies
Plate of butterscotch cornflake cookies on a wooden cutting board
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5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cornflakes
  • 11 ounce bag butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add the cornflakes to a large bowl. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter together.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Pour the melted butterscotch mixture over the cornflakes.
  • Toss to coat cornflakes in butterscotch mixture.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto parchment or silicone baking mat-lined cookie sheets.
  • Chill until firm.

Notes

  • Cornflakes: If you like the cookies a touch sweeter, feel free to use frosted flakes in place of the corn flakes.
  • Peanut butter: You'll want to use regular peanut butter, not natural peanut butter in this recipe.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 196kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 27g (9%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 2g (10%)Cholesterol: 2mg (1%)Sodium: 201mg (8%)Potassium: 116mg (3%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 18g (20%)Vitamin A: 145IU (3%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 8mg (1%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
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  1. Ginger says

    October 23, 2020 at 9:39 am

    5 stars
    After reading the previous review I turned my 8 yr.-old loose making these cookies. Success! She was thrilled with her cookies and thought they were oh so good.

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    • Kate says

      October 23, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      Thank you! I’m glad that they were a hit! =)

      Reply
  2. Alice says

    October 20, 2020 at 11:46 am

    5 stars
    The grandkids loved this cookie. It was so easy they needed only minimal supervision to make it.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      October 20, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      Yay!! That’s the best!

      Reply

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