Chocolate Cornflake Clusters with Cocoa Powder Recipe
These chocolate cornflake clusters with cocoa powder are crispy, crunchy, and chocolatey no-bake treats made with just a few pantry staples—perfect for quick snacks, parties, and gifting.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cornflakes
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- Optional Add-Ins
Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
- ¼ cup mini marshmallows or raisins
- ¼ cup chopped nuts or seeds almonds, walnuts, pistachios, etc.
Instructions
Prep Your Tray
- Line a baking tray with parchment or wax paper. You can also use mini cupcake liners if serving to guests.
Make the Chocolate Mixture
- In a saucepan, combine:
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- Heat on medium, stirring until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tsp vanilla and optional pinch of salt. Add 1 tbsp peanut butter if using and mix until fully melted.
Add Cornflakes
- Pour chocolate mixture over 3 cups of cornflakes in a large bowl. Gently fold with a spatula to coat evenly. Don’t crush them.
Scoop and Shape
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto your tray. Shape loosely. Add toppings like marshmallows, sprinkles, or sea salt now if desired.
Chill to Set
- Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes or until firm. Peel and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Let the chocolate cool a little before mixing in the cornflakes — that way, they won’t get soggy and stay perfectly crunchy.