Honey Cornflakes Cookies

Honey joys are crispy cornflakes coated with honey and topped with chopped cherries. These cornflakes cookies are so easy to prepare, making it great for parties and the festive seasons.

4.6 stars

Preparation 10 mins
Cooking 15 mins

Snack

Biskut Cornflakes Madu, Honey Joys

Malaysian, Singaporean

Nyonya Cooking on Facebook
Nyonya Cooking on Pinterest
Nyonya Cooking on Twitter

Nutrition per Serving

378 kcal
42 g
24 g
2 g


Preparing honey joys or honey cornflake cookies needs only three ingredients namely plain cornflakes, honey and butter. Decorations are also made easy with just some crushed nuts or chopped Maraschino cherries. These cornflake cookies are extremely popular in Singapore and Malaysia during 'Hari Raya', a celebration by the Muslim community. Even during other festivities like Chinese New Year and Deepavali, these cookies are always highly requested! In Australia and New Zealand, these cookies are known as honey joys and are served during birthday parties and even school festivals.

Healthy honey joys

A healthier version of honey joys uses coconut oil instead of butter. Honey is substituted with agave syrup. This would make a healthy version of honey joys and a vegan option. The amount of these ingredients need not be adjusted. Just follow as per recipe.

Avoid bitter flavour

When melting butter and cooking the honey, use medium heat. Do not use high heat as they may burn, resulting in bitter flavours.

Avoid soggy and oily cookies

In step 1, the butter and honey mixture will need to thicken before it is used to coat the cornflake pieces. if the mixture is too fluid, then the cornflakes may be soggy. The butter may also separate from the honey, resulting in oily cookies!

Why did the cookies burn?

If you are using a smaller oven, there is a possibility that the cookies are placed close to the heating element. Since the cookies are coated with honey, they can burn easily. Reduce the baking time to 4 minutes to check if the cookies are ready. They do brown a little once done!

How to decorate honey joys?

Once ready, decorate them with maraschino cherries, pimp them up with nuts or even make it fun by adding some sprinkles over them. Another option is to pour melted chocolate over them. There is no end as to how you can make them more delicious or attractive. Go with your creativity.

How long can the cookies be kept?

These cookies can be kept in an air tight container for about 2 weeks. If you live in an area where humidity is high (e.g. Malaysia and Singapore), it is best to store them in the refrigerator.

Honey cornflakes cookies are the easiest to prepare. Involve the kids and have a great time together making them. Churning up cookies for the festive seasons can be a daunting task. Hence, simple recipe like this is always appreciated.


Ingredients

Servings:  
30 g
unsalted butter
30 g
honey
20 g
cornflakes
nuts
maraschino cherries

Steps to Prepare

Honey Cornflakes Cookies Step 1

Step 1 of 3

    • 30 g unsalted butter
    • 30 g honey

Melt butter over medium heat. When butter melts, add honey and mix well. Once honey and butter mixture begins to thicken, little air bubbles will appear. The mixture must thicken or else it will separate later.

Honey Cornflakes Cookies Step 2

Step 2 of 3

    • 20 g cornflakes
    • nuts

Remove pan from heat and add cornflakes to the mixture. You may add nuts, according to your preference.

Honey Cornflakes Cookies Step 3

Step 3 of 3

    • maraschino cherries

Place the cornflakes into mini cupcake moulds. Decorate with a small piece of maraschino cherry. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees Celsius for 8 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

Published: July 11, 2014


5 Discussions

Jiek Liew
4 years ago

Jiek Liew

Yummy! Super easy to make as well!

Szeeyap
4 years ago

Szeeyap

Hi , how come My cornflake become very hard?

Mira - Community Happiness Manager
4 years ago

Mira - Community Happiness Manager

Was the butter and honey mixture cooked too long?

Fairoz
4 years ago

Fairoz

Can I use Frosted Flakes for this? That's what I have on hand now....

Mira - Community Happiness Manager
4 years ago

Mira - Community Happiness Manager

It will be too sweet....

Jessica
5 years ago

Jessica

I have the same problem as Regina. . . Also my cookie broke apart and didn't set as one piece. So i put it in the fridge which solved the breaking problem - however the buttery-honey solution that sinks to the bottom now STICKS the cookie to the paper cake cups! Argh haha! Any solution to that please? Its very hard getting the paper off the cookie.

Regina
5 years ago

Regina

My family and friends love this recipe. but after a while the butter oil sinks to bottom of the paper cup liner and its greasy. May i know why? Thank you♡

Jessica
5 years ago

Jessica

Yes happened to me too. Also my cookie broke apart and didn't set as one piece. So i put it in the fridge which solved the breaking problem - however the buttery-honey solution that sinks to the bottom now STICKS the cookie to the paper cake cups! Argh haha! Any solution to that please? Its very hard getting the paper off the cookie.

Regina
5 years ago

Regina

You too? lol I didnt put in the fridge but in a container and the bottom of the cup liner its so oily dripping. Im worried my customers will complaint about the grease. You know they are all about healthy etc these days lol

Mira - Community Happiness Manager
5 years ago

Mira - Community Happiness Manager

Hi there! The traditional recipe calls for a 1:1 ratio but if you are opting for a healthier version, try to reduce the amount of butter. Also, allow it to cool down a little before stirring the cornflakes again before putting them into the paper cups. Hope this helps!

Yusra
4 years ago

Yusra

Hi all, I made this recipe before and i find that it helps to cook to butter and honey mixture together a little till it becomes a light caramel before mixing into the cornflakes. This helps it the cornflakes stick together and crisp up well when you bake it :)

Give us your opinion! Log in and start posting.