Welfare Cookies

Cook: 2 min Cuisine: American

Welfare Cookies are crunchy, peanut butter-flavored treats made with corn flakes, perfect for quick snacks, potlucks, or satisfying sweet cravings with a nostalgic twist.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white Karo syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 5 cups corn flakes

Instructions

  1. Boil sugar and Karo syrup together for 2 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and add peanut butter, stirring well until smooth.
  3. Add corn flakes to the mixture and gently stir to coat evenly.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and let cool until set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

267 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8g 16% DV
Total Fat 12.8g 16% DV
Carbs 33.3g 12% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 4.1g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 266.5mg 12% DV
Potassium 274.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 245.3mcg 27% DV
Vitamin C 25.3mg 28% DV
Vitamin D 1.8mcg 9% DV
Calcium 17.8mg 1% DV
Iron 5.5mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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