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Cornflakes Milk Cookies
Isabella

Cornflakes Milk Cookies

Cornflakes Milk Cookies are a delightful blend of buttery richness, delicate milk flavor, and irresistible crunch. With a melt-in-your-mouth soft interior and lightly crisp cornflake edges, these bakery-style cookies are simple to prepare and perfect for festive celebrations, gifting, or cozy tea-time treats.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Creaming Base
  • 250 g salted butter softened at room temperature
  • ¾ cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Dry Ingredients
  • ¾ cup potato flour
  • cup milk powder
  • 2 cups plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt optional
Crunch Element
  • 3 cups cornflakes, coarsely crushed

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Line baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine softened butter and icing sugar. Mix gently until smooth and creamy without overbeating. Stir in vanilla extract if using.
  3. Sift together potato flour, milk powder, plain flour, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until fully incorporated. The dough will be very soft.
  4. Coarsely crush the cornflakes in a separate bowl, ensuring they remain in small flakes rather than powder.
  5. Gently fold the crushed cornflakes into the dough until evenly distributed.
  6. Shape the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on prepared trays, spacing slightly apart. Optionally roll in extra crushed cornflakes for added crunch.
  7. Bake for 11–13 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden while the tops remain pale.
  8. Allow cookies to cool completely on the tray before transferring to a wire rack. They will firm up as they cool.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain a soft interior. If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough for 15–20 minutes before shaping. For added richness, replace 50 g of butter with ghee. White chocolate chips or finely chopped nuts can be added for variation. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.