No Bake Cornflake Clusters with Dark Chocolate

Christmas is a time for treats, but some of my favorite sweets don’t come out of the oven! This awesomely easy, no-bake cornflake Cluster recipe treats you to a little festive joy without all the hassle!

There is so much to love about Christmas. From carols to cookie swaps and everything in between, it is the most magical time of the year, but for many, it’s also the busiest!

Take a little stress off your plate with this amazing no-bake recipe! These yummy Christmas Cornflake Clusters are ready in a flash and will fly off the plate at your next holiday soiree!

🥘 Ingredients

Dark Chocolate Couverture - Dark chocolate couverture, or melting chocolate, has a little extra cocoa butter for fast and easy melting.

Butter - Melted butter helps give the chocolate a velvety smooth consistency and rich flavor.

Cornflakes - This common breakfast cereal has many more applications than just the morning meal! Crispy, crunchy cornflakes bring a popping texture to this recipe, making it impossible to eat only one! Use plain, unsweetened cornflakes to highlight the white chocolate and dried cranberry flavor.

Vanilla Sugar - This optional ingredient adds a lovely, sweet vanilla flavor. Try my easy recipe for homemade vanilla sugar to make your treats sparkle!

Desiccated Coconut - The final flavorful touch to these perfect clusters is a generous sprinkle of coconut. This gives them a nice holiday look and delicious coconut chew!

See the recipe card for quantities.

🔪 Instructions

Step One: Melt the chocolate.

Step Two: Mix the remaining ingredients (except the coconut) into the chocolate.

Step Three: Use a tablespoon to portion the cluster and sprinkle them with desiccated coconut. Allow them to set up.

Step Four: Once fully set, transfer them to a platter to enjoy or store them in an airtight container.

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🍫 Substitutions

• Chocolate - Trade the dark chocolate in these tasty white or milk chocolate treats for a lighter take on this sweet.
• Dried Fruit - If you like chocolate with a little fruit, try stirring in some dried cranberries, currants, or yummy fruity flavors you like!
• Nuts - Fancy a little sweet crunch; try stirring in some finely chopped almonds.

You can also serve them as little chocolate cornflake cakes.

🍽 Equipment

• Double-Boiler - Make a quick double-boiler by placing a metal bowl on top of a medium pot or using a microwavable or countertop chocolate melting device.
• Tablespoon - A tablespoon is the perfect portion size for these festive delights. Alternatively, you can use a small ice cream scoop instead.
• Lined Baking Sheet - Line a sheet pan with parchment or a silicone mat and use that area for the chocolate to set.

🌡 Storage

Keeping these no-bake cornflake cookies in an airtight container lined with parchment paper is best. The cookies are best stored in a cool place, but not in the fridge since they would lose their crispy texture there.

🌡️ Melting (Tempering) Chocolate

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⛑️ Food Safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

For further information, check Safe Food Handling - FDA.