Cornflake Cookies
Cornflake Cookies combine crispy cornflakes, sweetened coconut and crunchy pecans to make an irresistible cookie.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup cornflakes
- 1 cup coconut, shredded, sweetened
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In the bowl of a stand mixer fit with the paddle attachment, combine the softened butter with the brown and granulated white sugar, cream together for 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and the egg; beat for one more minute.
- Add the all-purpose flour, oats, baking powder and salt, mix until well combined. Stir in the cornflakes, shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- Spoon or scoop cookie dough into your hand and shape it into a 1-inch ball before placing it onto the prepared sheet pan 2 inches apart. Add a cornflake to the top of each cookie before baking for a pretty presentation.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool slightly before removing to a wire rack to cook completely. Recipe makes 26-28 cookies.
Equipment
- 1 stand mixer with paddle attachment, or electric hand mixer
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 large sheet pan
- 1 wire cooling rack
Notes
SHAPE THE DOUGH INTO BALLS- I have found with this recipe that it is important to shape the cookie dough into firm balls by gently pressing it together with your fingers. This will keep to hold the ingredients together and prevent the cookies from spreading too much when baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg