Oh my gosh, these Cornflake Chews throw me right back into my childhood… they are so nostalgic for me! I’ve been making them since I was a little girl and they’re such a treat, everyone who eats them is instantly obsessed.
I try not to do Christmas baking until the very end… it’s the best way to resist temptation and of course have the freshest baking ever! I started making these no-bake Cornflake Chews when I was a little girl… in truth I have zero idea where my mom got the recipe.
Just to be clear, these are a ‘sometimes food’ – in fact, all of the cookies that I’m posting this week are! But we pick our favourites, eat them without guilt and move on.
These are straight from the 80’s and were the number one ‘cookie’ that my mom was asked to make on repeat growing up. They are sooo easy to make and freeze really well! This is a great recipe for the kids to make with you as it requires no baking.
Here’s a tip: when you spoon the mixture on to your parchment or wax paper, wet your hands a tiny bit and press them together lightly so that they stick together better.
If you’re in the kitchen this weekend try out my Grandma’s Gingersnap Cookies, or these Old Fashioned Coconut Oatmeal Cookies for a no-fail addition to the cookie platter!
Cornflake Chews
Cornflake Chews
Sweet, chewy, and crunch - these Cornflake Chews are a family favourite. Just be careful, they're highly addictive!
Ingredients
- 5 bars Mackintosh Toffee (45g bars)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 1/2 cups cornflakes
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (lightly toasted)
- 1/2 cup large flake (ribbon) coconut (lightly toasted)
Instructions
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In a large heavy pot on low heat melt the toffee bars with the heavy cream until melted, stirring occasionally. In a seperate frying pan toast almonds and coconut until golden, around 1-2 minutes.
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Add the almonds, coconut and cornflakes to the toffee mixture and stir together well until combined.
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Take a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and drop onto parchment paper or wax paper (just lay it on the counter). Using lightly wet fingers, shape into little mounds by pressing together lightly (wetting your hands helps prevent it from sticking). Cool before serving and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month.
If you give these Cornflake Chews a try let us know in the comments below!
These look delicious. But I am not a coconut fan. What could I substitute the coconut with? Can you really taste the coconut in this recipe?
You could substitute with extra almonds or extra cornflakes, I’m personally a big coconut fan tho so I haven’t tried it before!
What is MacKintish toffee for those who dont live in Canada
Hi Colleen it is a toffee bar – I am sure you could use the same weight of a different brand of toffee!
Hi Tori! Just made these tonight and can’t believe how easy they were to make…and so delicious! Takes me back to my childhood in the 80’s!
Aw thanks Julie I’m glad they took you back to your childhood too! Merry Christmas!
Would these be gluten free? Wanted to make for my celiac niece for Christmas Eve 🙂
I tried these Cornflake Chews and they’re delicious and easy to make. I’ve tried several of your recipes and I give them all thumbs up.
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Happy holidays! 🎄🎁🎄
Thanks Lorraine so happy you like them! Merry Christmas!!!
Tori ,
I made these to take to out neighbours house , they were so easy and so good ,everyone loved them
As someone who doesn’t bake a lot , this recipe was 100% right up my alley
Thank you
Wishing your family a very Merry Christmas
So happy you liked them Karen! Merry Christmas!!
These are great. I’m in USA and used Heath Toffee Bars, 5 of them.
I needed something quick and easy for a last minute get together.
These were gone so fast I thought I forgot to bring them in! I only ate a couple that I snuck in while filling the tub
So happy you liked them Karen! Happy Holidays! Tori
I grew up with these too! Absolutely my favourite ❤️❤️
Could one substitute Kraft caramels for the macKintosh bars? Same # grams as for the macintosh toffee? ( 45×5) ?
Hi! I haven’t tried but it should work in theory! Would love to hear if you try!
I was able to find the Macintosh bars, after looking. I
will make them this weekend and will let you know.
I feel that they will be hard to stir and blend. Any experience
with that?
Hi! They melt with the cream just make sure your heat is really low!
I made them with the macintosh bars and 2% milk. They came great. I was quite pleased.
Thanks Anyar that’s great to know!