Quick Corn Flake Macaroons Recipe
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Have you ever heard of Corn Flake Macaroons? I hadn’t until I was looking for a macaroon recipe. National Macaroon Day is May 31. I like to check on the “National Days” to give me ideas of what to make occasionally. If you want to check on National Days, you can go to National Day Calendar. They have lots of fun ones.
Back to macaroons! Macaroons are a tasty treat that I don’t usually think to make. They are delicious, but not on my radar much. I usually go for chocolate or peanut butter treats and occasionally, mint. But I am so glad I made these.
Ingredients You Will Need
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Vanilla
- Coconut
- Corn Flakes
- Nuts
Equipment You May Need
- Cookie Sheet
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Large Bowl
- Mixer
- Rubber Scraper
- Cookie Scoop
Helpful Tips
- It takes about 10 minutes to beat the egg whites to get them to the right consistency. A stand mixer works best for that.
- It is very important to add the sugar gradually as the recipe says. I sprinkled sugar on top of the stiff egg whites and folded them in with a rubber scraper, then repeated until all of the sugar was used.
- The mixture seemed quite dry and didn’t stick together very much. I was worried they would not turn out. When I scooped it onto the cookie sheet, it was still separated. However, the heat of the oven bonds the ingredients together.
- It took about 7 minutes for the small teaspoon-sized macaroons to turn crispy and brown, and about 9 minutes for the larger tablespoon-sized macaroons. The size depends on your preference and how many you want to make.
Other Recipes You May Enjoy
If you have extra Corn Flakes, you might want to try my Corn Flake Cookies or my Strawberry Cream Pie (the crust is made from Corn Flakes). Some of my other cookie recipes include Victory Chocolate Chip Cookies, Quick Pudding Cookies, and Chocolate Shortbread Cookies.
Final Thoughts
While they were baking, the smell started to remind me of the fair. The Corn Flake Macaroons smell sort of like Funnel Cake. That may sound weird, but that is what I thought. If you make them, let me know if you agree.
This recipe came from my grandma’s cookbook. I wonder if she ever made them. I would like to think that she did. She is always in my thoughts, even though I never got to meet her.
I love using cereal in different ways, like Rice Crispy treats and Corn Flake Macaroons. What other cereal treats or dishes do you like?
Corn Flake Macaroons
Ingredients
- 2 Egg Whites
- 1 Cup Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Cup Coconut Shredded
- 2 Cups Corn Flakes
- ½ Cup Nuts Chopped
Instructions
- Grease a cookie sheet and preheat oven to 375° F.
- Beat egg whites until stiff and dry.
- Gradually stir in sugar.
- Add vanilla, coconut, Corn Flakes, and nuts (I used walnuts).
- Drop by the teaspoon onto greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 375° until golden brown (approximately 7-9 minutes).
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These seem pretty easy to make, like most of your recipes. Which is what I love about them lol! It’s perfect for a potluck or afternoon snacks, and I agree there are so many national holidays, it makes my head spin. Thanks for adding more tips, I hate it when I’m confused but there’s no background on the best way to make it. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Thank you! They are super easy and most people have the ingredients. 🙂 I always appreciate the tips as well. When making vintage recipes, there is no guidance, not even a picture! I like to include as much as I can. 🙂
I have not had corn flakes in so long but, as I am not going to any fairs or carnivals, I would welcome the smell of funnel cakes in my home and love that these treats are cripsy. I might dust mine with a touch of powdered sugar too!
Powdered sugar would be amazing on these! That is a great idea. 🙂
These look and sound absolutely amazing. I am so excited to give this recipe a try! I love using cornflakes in my recipes. I have used it in ham loaf and even fried chicken. It really ads a perfect crunch and flavor! This looks like something I would really enjoy.
Thank you! I love Corn Flake Chicken too. It’s so good and tasty. I hope you like these as well. 🙂
Great recipe! I’d never heard of these before but they look truly delicious and I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing x
Thank you! They are really good and pretty easy to make. 🙂
I’ve never thought to use cornflakes in this way!! These sound so interesting to try xx
Thank you! It is a pretty fun recipe and they are so good!
Um yum! These look delicious. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Thank you! They are much tastier than I would have thought. But, I do love Corn Flakes and Macaroons, so why not together? 🙂
This sounds heavenly. Must taste so good! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you so much! They really are lovely. 🙂
I love macaroons but haven’t heard of these before. They sound delicious.
Thank you! I hadn’t either but they are so easy and delicious. 🙂
Oh wow!!!!!! These cornflakes macaroons looks so delicious. I love cornflakes. So I would give this recipe a try. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! They are very tasty and the Corn Flakes give them a unique taste. I hope you get to try them!
My loves macaroons. She would love this recipe. I will totally share this with her.
I hope she enjoys them!
I love cornflakes but I’m allergic to a few nuts – I actually discovered that by having a macaroon 🙈 but maybe if I switched them to peanuts, it would be nice x
Oh no! Peanuts would be good too, though. 🙂
My kids like coconut so these have potential for our family. I appreciate that these have no dairy products! Thank you for the detailed instructions!
Awesome, they are so delicious and it is a bonus that they are dairy-free!
These sound so good! My four year old would love them! Thank you for sharing xx
I’m sure they would! My kids couldn’t get enough of them. 🙂
I used to make the cornflake marcoroons for my kids when they where small
I love that! My kids really like them, too. 🙂
These sound absolutely delicious! I love corn flakes and Macaroons so combining the two? Genius! Can’t believe they are dairy free, I have to give these a try for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I just realized they are dairy free, so that is a definite plus for many of my readers. I hope you get to try them as they are amazing! 🙂
A family friend made these for us when we were kids but I never got the recipe, so I am glad to find yours Heidi! Cannot wait to try them, I loved them x
I’m so happy you were able to find my recipe then! I hope you enjoy them. 🙂
I’ve never heard of these before but they look absolutely divine!! I can’t eat coconut, but I’ll have a play around to see if I can find a substitute that works x
Thank you! They are absolutely delicious! Hmm, I’m not sure what a substitute for coconut would be. Let me know if you find one!
Oooh I have never come across a Cornflake Macaroon before but they sound delicious! I will need to give them a go!
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They are amazing! My whole family loved them. 🙂
Wow, I’ve never heard of corn flake macaroons! I’ll have to try these! (Now I want corn flakes, lol!)
They are so yummy! I hope you get to try them. 🙂
These look so yummy and easy! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you! They are delicious. 🙂
OH man, I have a love/hate relationship with coconut and could never get into macaroons! I like that its mixed with cornflakes as I love cornflakes! I could get on board with this one! Thanks for sharing, Heidi xx
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Yes, people either love or hate coconut! I am a fan, for sure. 🙂
Oh these look delicious! I tried to make macaroons ones and they were a total failure, but these look easy to make and who doesn’t love a treat with cornflakes? Hope to try these x
Thank you! They are so fun to make. 🙂
This is so interesting and Unique. Love Macaroons. will definitely have to try this.
Thank you so much!
I love corn flakes and I love macaroons. I am going to try this recipe. It sounds so delicious!
OMG!!!! I am excited to have finally come across this recipe. This exact one was in one of my Grandmother’s cookbooks and I used to make them several times a year (I drizzle dark chocolate over the top when they are cooled. But since she has passed I haven’t been able to as her cookbooks ended up going to Goodwill. Thank you for posting this as I will be making them once again! ❤❤🍪
Michelle, I am so happy to hear this! This recipe is from my grandmother’s cookbook from the 1940s. I wonder if it’s the same cookbook. I’m sorry that your grandmother’s cookbooks got given away, but I’m glad that you found this recipe! The idea of drizzling chocolate on top sounds amazing! Enjoy!
My Grandmother made these for me and my cousins all the time. We thought we had lost the recipe, so I tried these and they were the same. A few months later, we found the recipe, and it is the same recipe my Grandmother had written down on a postcard decades ago. We were surprised to find it online. For some reason, we all thought it was her special recipe. Probably because my Grandfather ate Corn Flakes or Oatmeal every day for breakfast, they are amazing and remind me of the best time of my life. I am now 65, and I know my Grandmother was younger than me when she made them, but she seemed older to me. She was a fantastic woman, and I miss her terribly.
Hi Pam,
Thank you so much for sharing this lovely story. I love hearing when recipes bring back memories. This recipe came from my grandmother’s cookbook from the 1940s. She used it to teach people how to cook with electric stoves. 🙂
Best,
Heidi (aka Lulu)