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Crunchy Cornflake Toffee Cookies

Irresistible Crunchy Cornflake Toffee Cookies

Indulge in these Crunchy Cornflake Toffee Cookies, a delightful mix of chewy toffee and crispy cornflakes perfect for your sweet cravings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee
  • 1 cup butter can be substituted with margarine if desired
  • 1 cup light brown sugar swap for dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea salt enhances overall flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla for the best results
  • 1/4 cup bourbon omit for a non-alcoholic version or use bourbon extract
For the Cookie Base
  • 4 cups cornflake cereal gluten-free options available
  • 1 cup milk powder substitute with powdered coconut milk if necessary
  • 1/2 cup white sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar
  • 2 large eggs use at room temperature for optimal emulsification
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour swap for a gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 cup bread flour can be replaced with more all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder check for freshness
For the Finish
  • 1 cup chopped toffee pieces use store-bought or homemade for convenience
  • as desired edible gold glitter optional but highly recommended

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Making the Cookies
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, then stir in light brown sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and bourbon. Cook until thick and amber.
  2. Pour toffee onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool, then chop into pieces.
  3. Preheat oven to 275°F. In a large bowl, combine cornflake cereal, milk powder, white sugar, and salt. Drizzle with melted butter and mix.
  4. Spread cornflake mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes until crispy. Let cool.
  5. Brown butter in a saucepan and mix with light brown sugar and white sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk flours, baking soda, and baking powder, then gradually mix with wet ingredients.
  7. Fold in cooled cornflake crunch and chopped toffee into the dough. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop and roll cookie dough into balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 9-10 minutes until edges are golden and centers appear underbaked. Set to cool.
  10. Sprinkle warm cookies with chopped toffee pieces and edible gold glitter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough ensures the cookies maintain their shape while baking. Store cookies in an airtight container.

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