Cerealously Cornchy Cookies

This recipe was inspired by binge-watching Chef’s Table and spotting a Tupperware box of cereal in my cupboard. I thought, “There must be something I can make with this (aside from breakfast).” Cookies were the obvious answer, and I’m glad I went there. These are cerealously addictive and cornchy!

Cerealously Cornchy Cookies
Cerealously Cornchy Cookies

Makes 16

Hands-on Time 15 minutes plus chilling (overnight)

Baking Time 16 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 250g unsalted butter (softened)

  • 200g light brown sugar

  • 175g caster sugar

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 large eggs

  • 400g plain flour

  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

  • 1 tsp fine salt

  • 250g Cornch flakes

Equipment

  • Freestanding mixer with paddle

  • Spatula

  • Baking parchment

  • Baking sheet (ideally aluminium)

  • Bowl

  • Knife

  • Wire rack

Method

1. Make the Dough

  • In a freestanding mixer, beat butter, light brown sugar, and caster sugar for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.

  • Add vanilla extract and eggs, mixing briefly to combine.

  • Add flour, bicarbonate of soda, and salt. Mix until just combined, scraping down the sides with a spatula.

  • Add 200g Cornch flakes and mix for 3–4 seconds until evenly distributed.

2. Shape and Coat the Dough

  • Shape the dough into a log, wrap in parchment, and chill for at least 1 hour (or freeze to speed up the process).

  • Crush the remaining 50g Cornch flakes into smaller pieces (not crumbs) and place in a bowl.

  • Slice the dough into 16 portions, roll into balls, and coat each ball in the crushed cornflakes.

  • Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill overnight.

3. Bake the Cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C/150°C (fan)/325°F/Gas Mark 3.

  • Place 6–8 dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced 10cm apart.

  • Bake on the middle shelf for 16 minutes until golden but still gooey in the centre.

  • Let the cookies rest on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tip

  • For the best texture, let the cookies cool completely before eating. They will firm up as they cool.

Enjoy!

Cerealously Cornchy Cookies
Cerealously Cornchy Cookies