Cornflakes Cookies
Recipe: Cornflakes Cookies
What are Cornflakes Cookies?
Cornflakes Cookies as the name suggests are cookies with cornflakes added to the dough. Roughly crushed cornflakes is added to the cookie dough. Its adds a special kind of crunch and it is really tasty. In fact the first time I baked them, my son commented that they taste like popcorn! I use the plain Kelloggs cornflakes. I tried them with the local cornflakes and it lacked the crunch. A good way to use up plain cornflakes. I love dunking these cookies in milk, tea or coffee and yet the crunch is there.
First Time I Baked Cornflakes Cookies
Kelloggs cornflakes was on offer and I bought the packet or rather packets. After a while hubby declared that he is tried of plain cornflakes. And I’m more of a toast in the morning kind of person. Was wondering what I’d do with so much cornflakes. That’s when I remembered that I had cut the recipe from the Femina Magazine and saved it to try later. The later was now. It actually took me a whole day to look for it. Too many papers, cuttings, clippings, etc were in a folder. Cleared out so many and finally found the cutting. Shared the cookies with my friends and relatives and they loved them. Since then have baked them often and not because I have extra cornflakes. In fact I have to specially buy cornflakes to bake these cookies.
Perfect Edible Gift
For many years now, I’ve stopped buying gifts to give to friends, neighbors and relatives for Diwali. Usually what happens is we spend time looking for gifts and we’re not sure if the receiver will like them or not. In reality, I have several gifts that I’ve not used at all! Therefore, for this Diwali decided not to buy gifts but to make edible gifts to give away. And I think that was well received by all. Gift them for Christmas, Diwali, birthdays or to celebrate any occasion.
For the Upcoming Festivities here are some Edible Gift ideas:
- As Traditional Sweet or Mithai gift, I find that Boondi Laddoo is ideal as you can make them before the festivities begin.
- For Savory options I’m comfortable making Chakri, Farsi Puri.
- For those of my friends who prefer healthier treats Baked Sakarpara and Poppy and Sesame Seed Crackers is a good option.
- All of them love my home baked cookies. So besides Cornflakes Cookies and I love to bake Wheat Orange and Oat Cookies, Date and Nut Cookies, Pistachio Cranberry Cookies.
- And I’m sure my neighbor’s kid will be looking forward to some muffins so Saffron Pistachio Muffins will be perfect.
Ingredients Required for Cornflakes Cookies:
- Flour – I use all purpose or plain flour. You can mix wheat and all purpose flour if you wish.
- Cornflakes – plain and lightly crushed. Use any brand of your choice.
- Sugar – I’ve used refined sugar, you can use any of your choice, coconut or brown.
- Butter – I’ve used salted butter. If you use saltless butter, then add ¼ tsp salt to the flour.
- Baking Powder – as the leavening agent
- Lemon Juice – for flavouring
- Lemon Zest – for flavouring
Dietary Tips:
- For Vegan friendly cookies replace butter with a vegan friendly option like coconut oil, vegan butter.
- Vegetarian – as no eggs are used
CORNFLAKES COOKIES
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain flour all purpose flour
- 3 cups cornflakes
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup butter 200g
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp lemon zest or peel
- 1 -2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
PREPARATION OF CORNFLAKES COOKIES
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Lightly crush the cornflakes.
- Sieve flour and baking powder together. Add the crushed cornflakes and mix well.
- Cream butter and sugar together till it is light and fluffy.
- Add the lemon juice and zest and mix well.
- Add the flour mixture and mix well.
- Allow the dough to chill in the fridge for 15 - 20 minutes.
- Take about a tablespoonful of the dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten it slightly between your palms.
- Place it on a greased baking tray.
- Repeat with the remaining dough. Make sure the cookies are at least an inch apart as they will spread a bit.
- Place the cookies in the oven to bake for 12 to 15 minutes or till they are light golden in colour.
- Leave the cookies on the baking tray for 5 minutes.
- Remove the cookies and cool them on a wire rack.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Add vanilla extract instead of lemon juice.
Add about ½ cup chopped nuts to the dough.
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28 Comments
Shobha Keshwani
October 26, 2020 at 1:39 am
These cookies look crunchy and flavourful with the addition of corn flakes , lemon juice and zest . I am baking a lot of cookies these days as I stopped buying the ready ones. Bookmarking the recipe.
mayurisjikoni
October 26, 2020 at 10:46 pm
Thank you so much Shobha. I too rarely buy ready made cookies.
Archana
October 26, 2020 at 4:04 pm
Loving it Mayuri! Even I rather not buy Diwali gifts. My friends are happy to get something made at home. Its more personal.
Anyway these cookies sound amazing n I am glad you made an effort to find the recipe. I can relate I am doing the same thing now.
Was wondering if I can substitute museli in place of the cornflakes. What do you say?
mayurisjikoni
October 26, 2020 at 10:43 pm
Thank you so much Archana. You can add muesli but it will lack the extra crunch that cornflakes adds. You could use bran flakes instead.
Lata Lala
November 12, 2020 at 8:20 pm
These cornflakes cookies look perfectly baked with lovely crunch Mayuri. I can smell the fresh flavors of lemon juice and zest in this. Oh so delicious 😋
mayurisjikoni
November 16, 2020 at 8:45 pm
Thank you so much Lata.
Linsy Patel
October 26, 2020 at 7:16 pm
Now we can use corn flakes in cookies also after chevda. Love the texture of it.
mayurisjikoni
October 26, 2020 at 10:42 pm
Thank you so much Linsy, yes cornflakes adds a wonderful crunch and texture too.
Super duper kitchen
October 27, 2020 at 4:49 am
Loved the texture of the cornflakes cookies. This is almost similar to the way I bake but I have not used lemon juice and zest. Instead I add some milk and essence. Lovely share. Also gifting something like this is more personal.
mayurisjikoni
October 27, 2020 at 12:58 pm
Thank you so much Niranjana. And yes they are perfect as gift.
Priya Srinivasan
October 27, 2020 at 9:22 pm
Wow cornflake cookies look very inviting! Love how beautifully you have shaped them, perfect round and thickness! Can imagine the flavor of lemon zest in the bake, heaven!!! A perfect treat for kids and a lovely edible gift!!
mayurisjikoni
October 28, 2020 at 4:18 pm
Thank you so much Priya and yes the aroma of lemon zest baking is heavenly.
Preeti Shridhar
October 31, 2020 at 4:57 am
I have a soft corner for cookies. I stopped buying them from the market many years ago. It’s a beautiful recipe. The corn flakes some be adding a nice crunch to the cookies.
mayurisjikoni
October 31, 2020 at 8:02 pm
Thank you so much Preeti and yes, the cornflakes adds a lovely crunch to the cookies.
Maria
November 2, 2020 at 9:59 pm
That’s something very creative and fun to do with good old corn flakes! Not only the fussy kids will eat happily but I would love to have a couple with my morning cup of coffee too.
mayurisjikoni
November 2, 2020 at 10:33 pm
Thank you Maria. I too love them as they are extra crunchy.
Azlin Bloor
November 3, 2020 at 1:16 pm
These look simply amazing. I love that they look like “real” cookies, instead of just cornflakes mixed together. When we were little, that cornflakes mix was one of the things people always made during the festive seasons, but I never ate them because I didn’t fancy the cornflakes. But your cookies are so deliciously tempting!
mayurisjikoni
November 3, 2020 at 5:53 pm
Thank you so much Azlin, when the cornflakes gets baked, its becomes more crunchy and that what my kids loved.
Pavani
November 9, 2020 at 7:44 am
Love these crispy and delicious cookies. Adding corn flakes to the cookies is a great idea. The addition of lemon zest must have added so much flavor. I will try these for my kids soon.
mayurisjikoni
November 9, 2020 at 5:05 pm
Thank you so much Pavani. Hope your kids enjoy them when you bake the cookies.
Poonam bachhav
November 10, 2020 at 8:33 am
Adding cornflakes to butter cookie dough sounds interesting ! The cookies look crunchy and delicious. Such a great gifting option for festivals like Diwali and Christmas!
mayurisjikoni
November 10, 2020 at 9:49 pm
Thank you so much Poonam.
Sasmita Sahoo
November 26, 2020 at 7:09 am
awesome baked ! just love the texture of these cornflakes cookies. cornflakes must be adding a nice crunch in the buttery bites Perfect for gifting purposes…..
mayurisjikoni
November 26, 2020 at 3:59 pm
Thank you so much. Sasmita they turn out so crunchy.
Lathiya
November 29, 2020 at 1:18 am
Making cookies with corn flakes is a great idea. Never thought of it. This is a great way to use leftover corn flakes too.
mayurisjikoni
November 29, 2020 at 3:46 pm
Thanks Lathiya, and its adds a lovely crunch too.
Sapana
January 2, 2021 at 6:49 pm
I have tried making corn flakes bars and Chivda only never tried making cookies with them. They look so delicious and must have tasted amazing with a cuppa milk.
mayurisjikoni
January 2, 2021 at 9:22 pm
Thanks Sapana they add a wonderful crunch to the cookies. Try the recipe, you may enjoy the cookies.