Crunchy Cornflake Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Crunchy Cornflake Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, combining the delightful crunch of cornflakes with the rich, decadent flavor of chocolate chips. Perfect for sharing or enjoying as a sweet treat with your favorite beverage, these cookies are quick to prepare and bake. This treasured family recipe is easy enough for beginners and sure to become a favorite in any household. Recently updated, I made a batch that yielded 26 cookies using a 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop, baking them for just 11 minutes. Don't let this recipe slip away – try these delicious cookies today!
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter or margarine
1/2 cup (softened)
brown sugar
3/4 cup (packed)
egg
1 large (beaten)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (pure)
all-purpose flour (or whole wheat)
1 1/4 cups (sifted)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (none)
cornflakes
2/3 cup (crushed slightly)
chocolate chips
2/3 cup (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an ungreased cookie sheet.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter (or margarine) and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, continuing to beat until fully incorporated.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing well until combined.
6
Gently fold in the cornflakes and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7
Using a rounded tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop mounds of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9
Once baked, remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Crunchy Cornflake Chocolate Chip Cookies?
They are a delightful twist on traditional cookies that combine the crunch of cornflakes with rich chocolate chips.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
Using a 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop, this recipe yields approximately 26 cookies.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Do I need to grease the cookie sheet?
No, you should use an ungreased cookie sheet for this recipe.
How long should I bake the cookies?
Bake the cookies for 11 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
What type of butter should I use?
You can use 1/2 cup of either butter or margarine, ensuring it is softened.
How much brown sugar is required?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar.
How many eggs are needed?
You will need 1 large egg, which should be beaten before adding.
What type of vanilla extract is recommended?
The recipe suggests using 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
Can I use whole wheat flour?
Yes, you can use either 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour.
Should the flour be sifted?
Yes, the 1 1/4 cups of flour should be sifted for best results.
How much baking soda is used?
The recipe requires 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
How should the cornflakes be prepared?
You should use 2/3 cup of cornflakes that have been crushed slightly.
What kind of chocolate chips can I use?
You can use 2/3 cup of either semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips.
What is the first step in mixing the dough?
Beat the butter (or margarine) and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
When do I add the egg and vanilla?
Add the egg and vanilla extract after creaming the butter and sugar, beating until fully incorporated.
How should I mix the dry ingredients?
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda before adding to the wet ingredients.
How do I combine the flour mixture with the butter mixture?
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing well until combined.
How do I incorporate the cornflakes and chocolate chips?
Gently fold the cornflakes and chocolate chips into the batter until they are evenly distributed.
What is the best way to drop the dough onto the sheet?
Use a rounded tablespoon or a cookie scoop to drop mounds of dough onto the sheet.
Should I leave space between the cookies on the sheet?
Yes, leave space between each cookie to allow for spreading during the baking process.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the edges have turned a golden brown color.
Where should the cookies cool after baking?
Once removed from the oven, let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Is this recipe suitable for beginner bakers?
Yes, it is described as a treasured family recipe that is easy enough for beginners.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 main ingredients in this cookie recipe.
What are the main tags for this recipe?
Tags include cookies, chocolate chip, cornflakes, drop cookies, dessert, baking, and easy recipe.
Can I use a cookie scoop?
Yes, a 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop is recommended for consistent sizing and a 26-cookie yield.
What is the texture of these cookies?
They have a unique, delightful crunch due to the addition of cornflakes.
Is this a quick recipe to prepare?
Yes, the cookies are described as being quick to prepare and bake.
Can I share these cookies?
Absolutely, they are described as being perfect for sharing or enjoying as a sweet treat.