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    Home » Desserts » Momofuku Milk Bar's Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies

    Nov 10, 2011 · Modified: Feb 19, 2021 by Chels · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 26 Comments

    Momofuku Milk Bar's Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies

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    It's been said these Momofuku Milk Bar cookies will send you to rehab. And I can confirm these Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies are downright dangerous... But in the best way possible! 

    Overhead view of a stack of Momofuku Milk Bar Cornflake Marshmallow Cookies on a wooden board with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and cornflake crunch scattered around with recipe title at top

    (This recipe for Momofuku Milk Bar Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies was originally published in November 2011, but was updated with new photos and content in 2018).

    Chels first made these cookies and blogged about them in 2011 after she saw an article in a DailyCandy newsletter called "A Cookie That Will Send You to Rehab" and couldn't resist seeing what that could possible mean (if you're not a longtime reader, I should tell you that Chels co-founded this blog with me way back in the day).

    Generally, when I update the photos in older blog posts, I leave the copy mostly alone and simply make cosmetic updates. But then I started editing this post and getting all excited that a Momofuku Milk Bar is going to open in Boston soon and Christina Tosi is on Chef's Table and then I realized this post would be really confusing if I didn't just update the entire thing.

    Especially since, sadly, DailyCandy doesn't exist anymore; it shut its doors way back in 2014. I hope this post isn't too belated of a THANK YOU to them for introducing us to these Momofuku Milk Bar cookies and basically sending us straight to heaven Thankfully, we haven't had to go to cookie rehab yet, but I'm sure that will come at some point.

    The recipe in that long-ago DailyCandy email was for Momofuku Milk Bar's Cornflake Chip Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies, a cookie which you have likely heard about by now. The Milk Bar cookies aren't difficult to make, but they're definitely a little finicky and the original recipe had to be tweaked a bit by both me and Chels, mainly in regard to baking time.

    But after lots of testing, you can be assured that this recipe is a winner! While I still desperately want to get myself to Momofuku Milk Bar, these cookies are a pretty good substitute in the meantime.

    MOMOFUKU MILK BAR'S CORNFLAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP MARSHMALLOW COOKIES RECIPE

    You'll need to start by making the Cornflake Crunch. It's super easy to make, but let me tell you, I haven't actually bought Cornflakes in ages! Now that I have a large box, I'm going to have to keep making batches of these Momofuku cookies!

    I also had to buy malt powder for the Cornflake crunch and now all I want to do is sit on my couch and drink Ovaltine. A hot mug of Ovaltine and one of these cookies is my dream.

    A collage showing a bowl of crushed Cornflakes and Cornflake Crunch baked on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

    After the Cornflake Crunch has cooled, you can whip up the cookie batter. It's a fairly traditional batter, but it's definitely a buttery one and with a bit of brown sugar included, instead of just granulated. It also packs in the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips.

    WHY ADD BROWN SUGAR TO COOKIES?

    In case you're wondering, brown sugar is moister than granulated and also slightly acidic, which means you'll get a chewier cookie. A lot of times, I'll experiment with the balance of granulated and brown sugar when making cookies, but for this recipe, I followed the instructions and was happy with the results.

    Collage showing Momofuku Milk Bar Cornflake Chip Marshmallow Cookie batter in various stages, including cookie dough formed on parchment paper-lined baking sheet

    It's 100% necessary that you chill the dough after you form the cookies on the baking sheets. If you don't chill them, the cookies will spread like crazy and be a big mess. The recipe recommends chilling them for at least an hour, but I recommend at least two hours.

    I made a couple batches of these and the batch that I kept in the fridge overnight were the best, so feel free to prep the dough the night before you bake these.

    HOW LONG TO BAKE MOMOFUKU MILK BAR'S CORNFLAKE COOKIES

    The Momofuku Milk Bar cookies recipe recommends baking these for 18 minutes, but whatever you do, don't bake them that long! After 10 minutes, these cookies were DONE.

    Even after chilling for hours, they spread quite a bit and if you bake for too long, they will definitely burn and get way too crispy. I believe this has something to do with the Cornflake Crunch in the cookies and the fact that it's so buttery.

    With the additional butter, the cookies spread a lot more than they would without. I recommend you check the cookies after 9 minutes and then most definitely remove them by 11 minutes. As you can see in the photo below, some of the cookies developed ridiculously crispy edges (and some didn't) by 11 minutes.

    Momofuku Milk Bar Cornflake Chip Marshmallow Cookies baked with slightly burnt crispy edges on parchment paper-lined baking sheet

    If you want to avoid this altogether, I recommend only using two cups of Cornflake Crunch in the cookies, instead of the recommended three. The cookies that didn't have as many Cornflake Crunch clusters in them definitely had less crispy edges.

    Overhead view of a stack of Momofuku Milk Bar Cornflake Marshmallow Cookies on a wooden board with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and cornflake crunch scattered around

    I've never actually had the real Momofuku Milk Bar cookies so, in terms of looks and taste, I don't exactly have anything to compare this to. But no matter how the original cookies taste, I have to say I'm very happy with how these turned out!

    These are the kind of cookie should need to forcibly stop yourself from eating because you may get out of control (hence the rehab). They're also the kind of cookies your friends and family will love you for, so I highly recommend baking these for every party you're invited to in the future.

    A horizontal overhead of a stack of Momofuku Milk Bar Cornflake Chip Marshmallow Cookies on a wooden board and a floral placemat with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and Cornflake Crunch scattered around

    Now that I'm updating this post, I'm excited to say that I heard a Milk Bar will be opening in Boston sometime soon and I am CRAZY excited. Have you guys been?? Am I going to want to try one of everything the first time I go?? Am I going to want to drive into Boston every single day and make Milk Bar my new remote work space?

    Also, am I going to gain one billion pounds?

    A head-on view of a stack of Momofuku Milk Bar Cornflake Chip Marshmallow Cookies on a wooden board with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and Cornflake Crunch scattered around

    All valid questions and all things I am 100% OK with. I will probably order these Milk Bar cookies once for comparison sake, but then I will sample everything else and then go home and make these again.

    I especially want to try that funfetti crumb birthday cake you've probably seen everywhere (OK, maybe I mainly want to Instagram it). While I'm waiting for Milk Bar to open near me, I'm a) going to purchase Christina Tosi's Milk Bar cookbook [affiliate link] and b) Going to watch Christina Tosi on the new pastry-themed season of Chef's Table. I want her brain. Sorry, I hope that's not creepy.

    A closeup of the top cookie on a stack of Momofuku Milk Bar Cornflake Chip Marshmallow Cookies on a wooden board with a bowl of cookie dough in the background

    But for now, I have her cookies and I guess that's going to have to be good enough. But do you think she'll pay for my rehab??

    What kind of cookies are you most addicted to?

    If you're looking for more delicious cookie recipes, check out my Mexican Chocolate Cookies and my Strawberry Lemonade Shortbread Cookies. And for a delicious take on the Momofuku birthday cake, check out this recipe from Eva Bakes!

    And if you're looking for a holiday version of these cornflake cookies, check out my recipe for Milk Bar's Cornflake Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Cookies!

    Momofuku Milk Bar Cornflake Marshmallow Cookies -- It's been said these Momofuku Milk Bar cookies will send you to rehab. And I can confirm these Cornflake Marshmallow Cookies are downright dangerous... But in the best way possible | wearenotmartha.com

    Momofuku Milk Bars Cornflake Chip Marshmallow Cookies

    It's been said these Momofuku Milk Bar cookies will send you to rehab. And I can confirm these Cornflake Chip Marshmallow Cookies are downright dangerous... But in the best way possible!
    4.53 from 17 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cookie Recipes, Milk Bar Recipes
    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Makes: 15 -20 cookies
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
    • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
    • ⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • 1 ½ tsp salt
    • 3 cups Cornflake Crunch (recipe below)
    • ⅔ cup mini chocolate chips
    • 1 ¼ cups mini marshmallows

    Cornflake Crunch

    • 5 cups Cornflakes
    • ½ cup malted milk powder
    • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 9 Tbsp (1 stick, plus 1 Tbsp) unsalted butter, melted

    Instructions

    • Line a baking sheet (or two) with parchment paper.
    • In the bowl of an electric mixer or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, combine butter and both sugars and cream togeher for 2-3 minutes. Scrape the side of the bowl and add the egg and vanilla. Continue mixing for about 7 minutes.
    • Bring the speed of the mixer to low and add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined, taking care not to over-mix.
    • Keeping mixer on low speed, add the Cornflake Crunch and chocolate chips and mix until just combined. Fold in marshmallows.
    • Using a 2-oz cookie or ice cream scoop, scoop about ⅓ cup of dough onto prepared cookie sheet, leaving about 4 inches of space between each scoop. With your palm, pat the tops of the dough flat.
    • Wrap cookie sheet tightly with plastic wrap and place in fridge for at least 2 hours and up to a week.
    • When dough is chilled and ready to be baked, pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake cookies for 9-10 minutes, until the cookies are just beginning to brown. Cool completely on pan before moving to an airtight container.

    Cornflake Crunch

    • Pre-heat oven to 275 degrees.
    • In a large bowl, using your hands, crunch the cornflakes into small pieces. Combine malted milk powder, sugar, and salt with the cornflakes. Add the butter and toss so the cornflakes are coated. Small clusters will form.
    • Spread the cornflake clusters on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 20 minutes until they are getting crunchy. Let cool completely before using in the cookies. This can also be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. You will have leftover Cornflake Crunch if making one batch of the Milk Bar cookies.

    Notes

    • Recipe adapted from Christina Tosi's Momofuku Milk Bar, via DailyCandy
    • It's imperative that you let the cookie dough chill before you bake the cookies. Even chilled, the cookies spread a lot and if baked at room temperature, they will be a hot mess.
    • The original recipe recommends baking cookies for 18 minutes, but in my experience, this was way too long. Cookies should only need 9 or 10 minutes before getting crispy.
    • If you want your cookies to spread a little less and have less crispy edges, I recommend using two cups of Cornflake Crunch in your batter instead of three cups.
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    Comments

    1. Christina says

      November 11, 2011 at 12:38 am

      I've been wanting to make these since I got that email! I made their Crack Pie a couple of months ago, and it was completely decadent.

    2. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

      November 11, 2011 at 7:51 am

      Definitely a good call keeping that email subscription! These look pretty amazing.

    3. Simply Life says

      November 11, 2011 at 8:35 am

      oh gosh, those do look fabulously addicting! 🙂

    4. Jenn's Food Journey says

      November 11, 2011 at 8:45 am

      Oh wow...I think I'll call the rehab center right now and see if I can get in!! These look amazing!

    5. Michelle says

      November 11, 2011 at 9:46 am

      Reading this makes me almost regret unsubscribing from Daily Candy...almost!

    6. Catherine says

      November 11, 2011 at 10:34 am

      Just an FYI - David Chang (momofuku) will be in Cambridge on Monday for Harvard's lecture series Science and Cooking. http://seas.harvard.edu/cooking

    7. brandi says

      November 11, 2011 at 11:16 am

      these sound so weird...but so good!

    8. Erica @ In and Around Town says

      November 11, 2011 at 11:16 am

      Wow those look good! So many yummy parts to them

    9. d.liff @ yelleBELLYboo says

      November 11, 2011 at 12:38 pm

      My goodness these look SO amazing!!! I love when cookies are caramelized and crispy on the edges!

    10. lynn @ the actor's diet says

      November 12, 2011 at 10:20 pm

      i had these - they're so freaking good!

    11. Julie Q says

      November 13, 2011 at 9:04 pm

      hugging my computer screen right now.. these look delish!

    12. Katie says

      November 13, 2011 at 9:53 pm

      i cannot wait to make these!! they sound soo delicious!

    13. Angela says

      November 14, 2011 at 6:21 pm

      These look so close to the real thing, which are AMAZEEE by the way. Can't wait to hear about in-person sampling when you get to Momo here in NYC -- Birthday Cake Truffles and Crack Pie are also a must-try!

    14. Kelly says

      November 15, 2011 at 1:03 am

      These sound intriguing. I made their compost cookies last spring (http://pink-apron.com/2011/05/compost-cookies/) which had lots of interesting mix-ins like potato chips, oats, pretzels, etc. They turned out delicious though it sounds like the base recipe is a bit different, though both seem to call for chilling the dough. It's interesting because I know with the compost cookies people had similar challenges of them being flat and then the lovely Cookie Madness figured things out. Not sure if the issue between the two recipes is the same. I followed her recipe and got very plump cookies.

    15. Elizabeth says

      November 16, 2011 at 9:49 am

      mmm, I am a fan of momofuku cookies, I usually get the compost cookie when I'm there.

    16. Rosedmary says

      May 02, 2018 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love these cookies they are always gone in minutes. Thanks for the recipe.

    17. Patty K-P says

      May 02, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      I believe cookies for breakfast is now justified 😀

    18. Sammie B says

      November 27, 2019 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      Just made. Spot on. Thank you!

    19. Eds says

      October 29, 2020 at 3:27 am

      4 stars
      Interestingly, these were really good but there was just too much butter and sugar that. Or it turned out too sweet bc of the sugar from the cornflake crunch, the marshmallows, the dough and the chocolate chips considering that I already used 54% Cocoa. I think there should be more flour. Also found out that in this batch that I made, 18 minutes was enough.

    20. ROB HOFFMAN says

      February 22, 2021 at 10:24 pm

      I'll be baking these off as soon as I get some corn flakes. You invited comments... just seeking your opinion: Do you think this recipe would work well with a baked/salty, quality store bought potato chip in place of the corn flakes.

    21. Sues says

      February 23, 2021 at 1:04 am

      Hi Rob! I think potato chips would be delicious! I do wonder what the oil content in them is compared to Corn Flakes, so you may want to cut down on the butter a bit for the "crunch." This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much!

    22. Lisa says

      March 14, 2021 at 2:22 pm

      4 stars
      I just made these and I disagree about lowering the bake time. They do need to go longer(15-18 mins) so the butter can caramelize and crisp the edges and make the cookie more chewy, like the consistency of a florenine. The 1st batch I made at 10 mins were overly sweet and felt too rich.

    23. Sues says

      March 14, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      @Lisa- It's so interesting because it seems like so many people have had such different experiences with these! Some people say the original recipe worked for them, but I heard from so many people that had a terrible time with it (myself included), especially with the baking time, which is why I made these changes. You can see in my pics that my cookies' edges are already getting dark, so I can't imagine if I had kept them in 8 more minutes! I've made these probably 6-8 times and have had the same experience each time. I'm going to update my post to make it clear that the longer baking time has worked for some people and to check the cookies, but keep them in longer if necessary. Thank you so much for your feedback!

    24. Shelly says

      May 13, 2021 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these. For me, I would add at least another 1/2 cup of flour- they just spread too much, even when refrigerating for 2+ hours. They are delicious though, and will try them again with more flour. I found the baking time for me to be about 12 minutes.

    25. Monica says

      August 16, 2021 at 11:25 pm

      Are we to use malted dry milk or regular dry milk?

    26. Sues says

      August 17, 2021 at 10:29 am

      Hi Monica! I used malted dry milk, but regular dry milk is also totally fine!

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