Have you ever tried Cornflake Cookies? WAIT – Don’t stop reading here!!!

The first time I tried one, I never knew they were made with corn flakes, let alone dates! But as everyone was raving about the chocolate covered cookies placed neatly on the cookie tray that my sister-in-law brought to our family Christmas party, I knew I had to try one.

Well one turned into a few. Ok, let’s be honest, I might have even stuffed a few in my pockets for the drive home that night.  These cookies are so good that even ex-family members still request them at Christmas time!

As Jim’s mom’s recipe was passed along to us, I quickly realized how easy these cookies are to make. They don’t require any baking, only a few minutes over the double broiler to melt down the chocolate.  The toughest part was stirring the chocolate into the cornflake mixture. But hey, I need a good workout this time of year anyway!

So the next time you want to make something unique, yet delicious, give these simple to prepare cookies a try. Everyone will be raving about them and asking for more!

Also – be sure to check out our Christmas Cookie Tray Recipes Page for some of our favorite sweets that we share with family and friends each year.

Cornflake Cookies Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. milk chocolate
2 oz. unsweetened squares
5 cups of corn flakes (organic preferred)
1 cup walnuts (chopped)
1 cup dates (chopped)
1/4 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Melt milk chocolate and unsweetened squares in a double boiler

2. Mix cornflakes, walnuts, dates and salt in a medium size bowl

3. Pour chocolate mixture over the cornflake mixture until well incorporated

4. Drop by spoonfuls on wax paper

Let cool completely before eating.  *Can freeze in an air tight container.

Enjoy!

Mary and Jim

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