Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 ounces dark chocolate
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter or nut/seed butter of choice
- 2/3 cup honey or agave nectar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups plain cornflakes
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes + extra for topping
- Sea salt flakes to taste
- Optional: 3 Tablespoons chopped nuts
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to keep the cookies from sticking and to allow easy cleanup.
- Heat Ingredients: Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the dark chocolate, peanut butter, and honey, stirring continuously to combine the ingredients smoothly.
- Boil Mixture: Continue heating the mixture until it comes to a boil, making sure the chocolate and peanut butter melt completely together. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to add a rich flavor dimension.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Quickly use a silicone spatula to gently fold in the cornflakes, shredded coconut, and optional chopped nuts, ensuring they are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture for a perfect crunchy texture.
- Form Clusters: Using a large spoon or an ice cream scoop, shape the mixture into bite-sized clusters and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Smaller sheets fit better in the fridge or freezer for chilling.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the cookie clusters with extra shredded coconut and sea salt flakes, if desired, to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Chill Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the fridge and let the cookies chill for 15-20 minutes until they firm up for easy removal and serving.
- Storage: Store the cookies in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 4 weeks to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- For cereal substitutes, you can use gluten-free crispy rice or puffed quinoa if avoiding gluten.
- Use nut or seed butters like almond or sunflower seed butter for alternatives to peanut butter.
- To make cookies vegan, use agave nectar as the sweetener instead of honey.
- Ensure dark chocolate is dairy-free if a vegan option is desired.
- Adjust the amount of sea salt according to taste preference to balance sweetness.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
