Craving a no-bake holiday treat? These Peanut Butter Cornflake Candies are the ultimate sweet sensation - crispy, creamy, and dressed up in festive sprinkles that'll have everyone begging for the recipe!
Add these to your list of no-bake treats. Snowman truffles, chocolate-dipped Oreos, 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge, and no bake key lime pie are on my list, I hope they are on your list too.
Ingredients Needed To Make Cornflake Candy:
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Can you make cornflake candy with frosted flakes?
Yes, you can use Frosted Flakes instead of plain cornflakes. Frosted Flakes are sweeter, so reduce the sugar by 2-3 tablespoons when using Frosted Flakes. The flavor will be sweeter with a more pronounced sugary taste.
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper.
Put cornflakes in a large mixing bowl.
In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla.
Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture bubbles and becomes smooth (about 3-5 minutes).
Pour the hot mixture over the cornflakes.
Gently fold until all flakes are coated.
Immediately sprinkle with decorations.
Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
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Why is my candy hard?
Hard cornflake candy typically results from overcooking the sugar syrup or letting it set too long.
Prevention:
- Don't overcook sugar mixture - remove from heat as soon as it's smooth and bubbling
- Use correct corn syrup ratio to prevent crystallization
- Work quickly when mixing and forming candies
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature
Fixing Hard Candies:
- Microwave briefly (10-15 seconds) to soften
- Let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes
- If completely hard, you may need to remake the recipe
What temperature should the sugar syrup be cooked to?
When you heat the corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter, aim for the soft ball stage (235-240°F).
This creates the perfect chewy-yet-firm texture. Using a candy thermometer can help achieve consistent results. If you don't have one, you can test it by dropping a small amount of syrup into cold water-it should form a soft, pliable ball that holds its shape but flattens when squeezed.
Chef Tip
Going even a few degrees too high can result in hard candy, so it's better to err on the lower end of the temperature range.
Ingredients
- 3 Cups corn flakes cereal
- ½ Cup Sugar
- ½ Cup light corn syrup
- ½ Cup Peanut butter
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- Add the cornflakes to a large mixing bowl.3 Cups corn flakes cereal
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla.½ Cup light corn syrup, ½ Cup Sugar, ½ Cup Peanut butter, 1 tsp. Vanilla
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is bubbling.
- Cook a few minutes more, until sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove from the heat, and pour the peanut butter mixture over the cornflakes.
- Fold the mixture together gently, until all of the cornflakes are coated with the peanut butter mixture.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto your parchment lined sheet, and sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles.Christmas sprinkles
- Allow the candies to chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until set.
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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 15 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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