This post has been sponsored by Flahavan's Irish Oatmeal. All opinions expressed are my own.
I have always been an early bird. I love waking up to the smell of fresh coffee. There is something deeply comforting about the mornings for me.
During the winter, I set myself up by the window as the gray light streams in, with my coffee and a bowl of oatmeal. I have been watching for my 'little red bird' all winter, but I have not seen him lately. Perhaps it is even too cold out there for him. Maybe he went away for a little while...packed his bags and headed down south!
In the quiet hours of the morning, I gather my thoughts together; map out my plans for the day.
The best days I feel are started with a light, simple breakfast. I save my indulging for the weekends, when the days start a little later...
Flahavan's Irish Oatmeal is a delicious brand of oats. They are so creamy! I add a drizzle of honey and a few slices of fresh berries, but I think these oats would be just as delicious on their own...or mixed in a crunchy cookie batter!!! And so, while I was sitting there that morning enjoying a nice, hot bowl of Irish oatmeal, I developed this recipe for Cornflakes & Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies.
Cornflakes & Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening or butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar, plus 1/2 cup for rolling the cookie dough
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups cornflakes
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line two cookies sheets.
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine shortening, brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, vanilla and egg. Add cornflakes, rolled oats and chocolate chips. Finally, add the flour mixture. Mix on low speed with your mix master or by hand until cookie dough forms.
- Pour about 1/2 cup of white sugar in a small bowl. Roll out 1 tablespoon of dough then dip in the sugar. Using the bottom of a jar or glass, flatten the cookie dough out to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake cookies for about 8-10 minutes, until golden. Transfer immediately to a wire rack and let cool.
Notes
Adapted from King Arthur
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
These cookies look so good. I look at food all day, every day and these are some of the best oatmeal cookies I have every seen.
Chiara says
a perfect way to start a new day , blessings my dear, xoxo
David @ Spiced says
I've always been an early bird, too! I don't know what it is, but as soon as the sun comes up, my body just says Wake Up!! I love sitting down to a quiet morning and watching the birds at the feeder outside. But, like yours, ours have been pretty non-existent lately. I blame the snow! These cookies look amazing. I love oatmeal in the winter, and I totally need to bake up a batch of these cookies soon!
Comedy Plus says
I'm about to have my morning coffee and a couple of these cookies will go along with that coffee very well.
Have a terrific day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
My grandkids would gobble these up!
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Dear Catherine,
I used to love the mornings as well, but since I became ill I don't sleep at night so, I do get up much later than I would like to. But I remember when I used to work, the mornings were so peaceful and yes, the day was planned as to what had to be done. Now these cookies are irresistible! I never made them with the corn flakes, wonderful idea and a nice crunch I bet. Love the chocolate chips, I wonder if raisins would be added if that may be yummy too as I am a raisin person. I love oatmeal to eat in the mornings or even as a snack, but my favorite is in cookies. So this recipe will have to be on my list to make. Great job and thanks for sharing...Keep your ideas coming in those quiet mornings...Have a wonderful and blessed weekend.
Dottie 🙂
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, Those are some beautiful cookies you've designed! Lots of goodness going on... We both do love a nice bowl of oatmeal for breakfast...with some dried cranberries with a bit of brown sugar and half and half. Not that healthy with the sugar and half and half...but it sure tastes good! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Brandi says
Catherine, you always share the most delicious recipes. Oatmeal cookies are my favorite. I've always seen that brand of oatmeal, but never had it before. Thanks for sharing. Happy Valentines Day!!
Esther B says
Les bons biscuits!!!
Laura says
I love mornings, too. There is something wonderful about starting a new day with morning rituals. I will have to try that oatmeal. xo Laura
claudia lamascolo says
I am up at 4 everyday to blog and off to work another 12 hour day... hard to keep up these look like a great energy booster for me!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
I adore oatmeal, and most especially in cookie form! These look super!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
I am such a morning person! They are my time to be by myself and enjoy a good cup of coffee! These cookies sound like they would make my mornings even better!
Nee says
Hi Catherine , loves the morning , relax with a cup of coffee and these cookies before the kids get up for breakfast . Thanks for sharing 🙂
Reeni says
Oats & cornflakes? I think I'd get up extra early and have these for breakfast! Delicious! I'm a morning person too - I feel so productive when I wake up early. xoxo
Betty says
Oatmeal is my "go-to" breakfast in the winter, but on weekdays it's usually at my desk. Thankfully, weekends are a bit more laid back and I can enjoy that bowl at leisure. These cookies look delicious- I bet the cornflakes give them a little extra crunch! 🙂
Liz says
I'm a sucker for oatmeal cookies---and these look terrific with the cornflakes and chocolate chips! Have a terrific weekend, Catherine!
Kim says
Love these cookies!
Debi @ Life Currents says
I love breakfast cookies! And these are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Yum!
Sophie @ Mum, M & More says
What a great recipe, I think we will try these this week!! #recipeoftheweek x
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
I think my grandkids would gobble these up!
Christina says
Oatmeal and cornflake cookies, yes please! Breakfast is served.
Miz Helen says
Your Cornflake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies look fantastic. Hope you had a great Valentine weekend and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Kathryn says
I absolutely love oatmeal cookies, never thought about adding cornflakes to them though. But these look delicious!! Definitely need to try them out sometime.
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Carol says
Look good. The only way I will eat oatmeal is in a cookie.
Stephanie says
My grandpa is a big oatmeal cookie fan and I have an idea he would love these. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.
Julie says
I love oatmeal cookies and these look so delicious. I love how professional and nice your blog looks now too. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us. have a wonderful friday and weekend.
Julie xo
Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says
What a perfect way to spend the mornings. These cookies look and sound super yummy! Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
Maneesha says
I made it just now ... Added 1/4 cup raisins and a T spoon orange juice . All it over.. No one waited to cool completely. So gonna add it to regular baking list. Easy n tasty. Thank you so much
Living the Gourmet says
Thank you so much, Maneesha! I am so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed our cookies! Thank you for the feedback. Have a beautiful day!
Marpy Hayse says
Um, your ingredients list baking soda, your directions say baking powder.
Deborah says
Hello Catherine, can you please check the metric weight of the cornflakes? It's 475 g, which I'm not sure is accurate? Thank you!
Living the Gourmet says
Dear Deborah, the recipe card glitched so it was reading 1½ cups of cornflakes to 11/2 and in metrics that equates to 475 g. So sorry about that but I think I have it fixed now 😀 Enjoy and happy baking!
Deborah says
Thank you! But it seems that the only ingredient that converts to metric is flour and the others remain in cups! Can you have a look at this? Thank you!