Grinch Cookies
A cross between a rice crispy treat and a haystack cookie, these have a wonderful and surprising flavor of nutmeg and could not be easier! They're no-bake and I'm sure will be a yearly Christmas cookie in your house!
Ingredients
- 3 cups plain cornflakes, not sweetened
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 14 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 6-8 drops green food coloring
- sprinkles of choice
Instructions
- Put cereal in large mixing bowl. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat, then reduce heat to medium and whisk until smooth. Continue stirring occasionally until mixture is thickened and pulling away from sides of pot. About 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla, nutmeg, salt and food coloring.
- Pour over cereal and stir until all is coated. Then spoon little stacks onto the parchment paper. Let cool a little then use fingers to form little mounds. Then add sprinkles. As they cool they will harden a bit and hold shape. Store in an air-tight container up to 4 days. Enjoy!