Corn Flake Candy Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this ridiculously easy and addictive No-Bake Cornflake Candy recipe! Crispy corn flakes meet creamy peanut butter and a sweet, gooey caramel coating in this classic treat, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for holidays or any day you crave a nostalgic candy!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 88 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Corn Flake Candy

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How to Make Corn Flake Candy

  1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 6 cups of corn flakes and 1 cup of salted peanuts. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, and ¼ cup butter.
  4. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, cover and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  7. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the corn flake mixture and stir gently until all the flakes are evenly coated.
  8. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared wax paper.
  9. Let cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

3g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Corn Flake Candy?

Corn Flake Candy takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Corn Flake Candy?

Corn Flake Candy has approximately 88 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Corn Flake Candy?

The key ingredients for Corn Flake Candy are Corn Flakes, Peanuts, White Karo, Vanilla, Sugar, Peanut Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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