RECIPECornflake Cookies Recipe January 22, 2025 - by ultimaterecipe10 Ingredients for the First Batch: 125g butter (softened) ½ cup castor sugar or white sugar 1 egg 1 cup self-raising flour (or 1 cup plain flour with 2 tsp baking powder) Pinch of salt 1 cup sultanas (or raisins/mixed fruit as alternatives) 1 cup cornflakes Instructions for First Batch: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer. Add the egg and mix well. Sift in the self-raising flour (or plain flour and baking powder), then add a pinch of salt. Stir in the sultanas (or raisins/mixed fruit) and cornflakes, combining everything thoroughly. Use a spoon to shape the mixture into balls, coating each one in cornflakes. Place on a baking tray and press them down slightly. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (no fan) for 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Ingredients for the Caramel Cornflake Cookies: 125g butter (softened) ½ cup white sugar (or castor sugar) ½ cup loosely packed brown sugar Pinch of salt 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 cup desiccated coconut 1¼ cups self-raising flour (or 1¼ cups plain flour with 2 tsp baking powder) 2 cups cornflakes Instructions for Caramel Cornflake Cookies: Cream the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the salt, egg, and vanilla essence, mixing for another minute until thick and smooth. Stir in the desiccated coconut. Sift in the self-raising flour (or plain flour and baking powder) and add the cornflakes. Mix everything together until fully combined. Line a baking tray and space the cookie dough into small portions, leaving room for expansion. Gently press down on each cookie before baking. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F, no fan) for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Allow to cool on the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
