Chocolate Cornflake Cookie Clusters Recipe
These no-bake Chocolate Cornflake Cookie Clusters are the ultimate treat for quick and easy dessert cravings. Made with just three simple ingredients – semi-sweet chocolate, unsalted butter, and crispy cornflakes – these clusters are crunchy, rich in chocolate flavor, and perfect for a lazy day when you want something sweet without turning on the oven. They require minimal prep, chill to set, and are sure to impress with their unique texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 9 medium cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 oz good quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (about ⅔ cup)
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter
- 2 ½ cups (75g) cornflakes cereal
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a large tray or baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to keep the cookies from sticking after forming.
- Melt chocolate and butter: Gently melt the chopped semi-sweet chocolate together with the unsalted butter until smooth. You can do this using a pot on your stovetop over low heat, a microwave in short bursts stirring frequently, or a double boiler method with a pot of barely simmering water. Take care not to overheat or burn the chocolate.
- Combine with cornflakes: Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture over the cornflakes cereal. Stir carefully but thoroughly to coat all the cornflakes evenly in chocolate, ensuring every flake is covered for maximum crunch and flavor.
- Form cookie clusters: Using two spoons or a large ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of the chocolate-coated cornflakes mixture onto the lined baking sheet. Each cluster should be approximately ¼ cup in size. Gently press each cluster together with the spoons so the cornflakes stick well and maintain their shape.
- Chill to set: Place the tray of clusters in the freezer for about 30 minutes or refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the chocolate to set and harden completely.
- Serve and store: Once chilled, carefully peel the cookie clusters off the parchment paper. Enjoy immediately or store leftovers in the refrigerator to keep them firm and fresh.
Notes
- For melting, using a double boiler method is the gentlest way to avoid burning the chocolate: place a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir until melted.
- Microwave melting should be done in short 20-30 second bursts with stirring between intervals to prevent overheating.
- You can adjust the size of cookie clusters according to your preference; just keep in mind the chilling time may vary slightly.
- Use good quality semi-sweet chocolate for the best rich flavor and smooth texture.
- Store finished cookie clusters in the refrigerator in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness and freshness.
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