Description
Sweet, nostalgic cornflake candy blends crispy cereal with gooey marshmallow magic for an irresistible no-bake treat. Holiday memories and childhood comfort merge in this simple, delightful dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups cornflakes
- 1 cup peanut butter
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup (dark or light)
Instructions
- Create a rich, golden syrup by heating sugar and corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisking continuously until the sugar completely melts and the mixture becomes glossy and smooth.
- Remove the syrup from heat and immediately incorporate creamy peanut butter, stirring vigorously until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency with no visible streaks.
- Pour the warm, glossy syrup over crisp cornflakes in a spacious mixing bowl, gently folding with a rubber spatula to ensure each flake is thoroughly coated and glistening.
- Transfer the coated cornflakes to a pre-greased rectangular baking dish, using clean hands or a spatula to spread and compress the mixture evenly, creating a uniform layer about 1-inch thick.
- Allow the candy to cool and solidify at room temperature for approximately 30-45 minutes, or refrigerate for faster setting. Once firm, slice into bite-sized square or rectangular pieces using a sharp knife.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free alternatives perfect for allergy-sensitive diets.
- Use low-sugar corn syrup or honey as a natural sweetener replacement to reduce refined sugar content.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner cutting of candy squares.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, keeping treats crisp and fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg