Description
Holiday Cornflake Cookies are a festive treat with a crunchy texture and sweet flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups cornflakes, slightly crushed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in cornflakes, cranberries, pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into 1.5-2 tablespoon portions and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a variation, substitute chocolate chips with butterscotch chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg