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No-Bake Cornflake Cookies/Recipe Share

 

No-Bake Cornflake Cookies

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cornflakes
  • 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • Dash salt

Directions

  • Combine cornflakes, coconut and pecans; set aside. In a small heavy saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Add syrup mixture to dry ingredients; stir well. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper.
Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 81 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as No-Bake Cornflake Cookies in Grandma’s Great Desserts Cookbook

Cherry No-Bake Cookies/Recipe Share

Cherry No-Bake Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 6 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained and finely chopped

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and extracts until blended. Stir in oats and cherries. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 81 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Cherry No-Bake Cookies in Ultimate Cookie Swap Bookazine