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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Icelandic Christmas Cookies

    Published: Dec 11, 2017 · Modified: Apr 14, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Icelandic Christmas cookies with cornflakes and salted chocolate are easy to make and taste delicious. These traditional Christmas cookies are known in Iceland as Marens Kornflexkokur. You only need 5 ingredients and 15 minutes!

    Table of meringue cookies and bowl of chocolate drizzle.

    Icelandic Christmas Cookies

    The airy and delicate meringue envelops the crunchy cornflakes and rich chunks of dark chocolate.

    As with most meringues, the outside is dry and delicate, while the inside of the meringue turns marshmallowy and gooey.

    They're like little mountains of festive deliciousness.

    You only need 5 ingredients and 15 minutes for Icelandic Christmas Cookies!

    Marens Kornflexkökur

    These cornflake meringues are a popular Icelandic Christmas cookie called Marens Kornflexkökur.

    I've taken liberties with the recipe and added salted chocolate drizzle (sorry Iceland!) for a little extra oomph.

    And because I wanted the salt to balance the sweet meringue. Bliss.

    I was told about them a few years ago while chatting to friends about international Christmas foods and I've made them ever since - they're just so quick, easy and tasty!

    Christmas

    Are you ready for Christmas yet?

    Nah, I thought not!

    We put our Christmas tree up at the weekend, and the kids have been singing festive songs all week so far.

    Today my lovely mum made a wreath for my door, as she kindly does for us every year.

    The radio is playing more Christmas songs, so it's time to start thinking about the festive baking.

    Growing up, my sisters and I always helped my parents to make the Christmas treats.

    There would be Christmas pudding, fruit cake and biscuits.

    Although my parents are Irish, we lived in Canada when I was small, so they brought their traditions and we adapted them to our (often snowy) surroundings.

    Christmas Desserts

    The house seemed to always smell of cinnamon and ginger over the holidays, as cake tins were filled with all manner of delights.

    This year, I'll be getting my own kids helping me in the kitchen and carrying on the tradition of homemade Christmas baking.

    My five year old daughter loves cooking (takes after her mama!) so she'll be donning her Christmas apron regularly for the next few weeks.

    One recipe that's perfect for making with kids are these Icelandic Christmas Meringue Cookies.

    They're really easy and delicious!

    Looking for more Christmas cookie recipes? Try my jammie dodgers (aka linzer cookies).

     

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    International Christmas Recipes

    First off, I've never actually been to Iceland, although I'd love to.

    But that doesn't mean that I can't eat my way around all the countries I haven't been to.

    I make a mean Burmese stew (must blog that one day!) and I love these Polish Babkas - even though I've never visited either country.

    Food is a wonderful way to get a small glimpse into other lands, so I love eating in ethnic restaurants and getting a taste of the country.

    I will always remember visiting a Tibetan restaurant in London with my sister.

    We sat in what felt like a small living room, with only a handful of tables around us, drinking Yak butter tea and sharing from each other's plates to sample all that we could manage.

    Iceland

    Iceland has always intrigued me.

    Not least because I've met two Icelanders and they were both wonderfully eccentric. Almost frighteningly so!

    Conversations were always teetering on the edge of madness.

    I love people like that.

     

    Table with cookies on baking paper.

    How to make Chocolate Cornflake Meringues

    You only need 5 ingredients to make these Christmas cookies.

    Eggs

    Sugar

    Cornflakes

    Dark Chocolate

    Vanilla

    Simply whisk the eggs until stiff peaks form, fold in the other ingredients, place them in mounds onto a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes!

     

    Light, airy and full of crunchy cornflakes and dark chocolate chunks. These Cornflake Meringues are quick, easy and tasty.

    Get the recipe for Icelandic Christmas Cookies (Chocolate Cornflake Meringues)

    If you make this chocolate cornflake meringues recipe, please tag it with #veggiedesserts on Instagram or other social media. I LOVE seeing your recreations of my recipes.

    Table of meringue cookies and bowl of chocolate drizzle.

    Icelandic Cornflake Meringue Cookies for Christmas

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    The airy and delicate meringue envelops the crunchy cornflakes and rich chunks of dark chocolate. As with most meringues, the outside is dry and delicate, while the inside of the meringue turns marshmallowy and gooey.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Icelandic
    Servings 15
    Calories 76 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 egg whites
    • ½ cup (100g) superfine / caster sugar (superfine)
    • ¾ cup (35g) cornflakes , lightly crushed (ensure gluten-free if required)
    • 2 oz (50g / ½ cup) dark chocolate chopped into small chunks
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla

    To decorate

    • 2 oz (50g/ ½ cup) dark chocolate melted
    • Sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 300°F/150°C. Line a cookie sheet with baking paper.
    • Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer or stand mixer, slowly adding the sugar, until stiff peaks form.
    • Gently fold in the chocolate chunks, cornflakes and vanilla.
    • Drop tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced 1” apart.
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the outside is crispy.
    • Melt the remaining dark chocolates and drizzle or splatter over the cooled cookies, then sprinkle each one with a few flakes of sea salt.

    Notes

    adapted from Saveur

    Nutrition

    Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 58mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1.5mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

     

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    Comments

    1. Helen

      December 05, 2019 at 2:25 am

      5 stars
      OH MY GOSH! I just absolutely love these! I made them and brought them in for my co-workers who definitely loved them. The chocolate drizzle on top was a perfect touch!

      Reply
    2. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      December 18, 2017 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      These are sooooooo going on my to make list

      Reply
    3. Brandi

      December 12, 2017 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      These are gorgeous! I haven't had cookies like this. They look so good that I need to try.

      Reply
    4. Demeter | Beaming Baker

      December 12, 2017 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at "salted chocolate." YUM! Sweet and salty is totally one of my fave combos. These cookies are just the perfect gluten free treat for the holidays!

      Reply
    5. Meredith Kauffman

      December 12, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      Gorgeous dessert! I love meringues and the addition of a little chocolate drizzle looks so delicious!

      Reply
    6. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes

      December 12, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      No I'm not ready. Working on it though. How sweet of you mom to make you a wreath. Love the addition of the chocolate drizzle. I am okay with it not being a traditional garnish. I mean... how can you go wrong with a little chocolate on top?

      Reply
    7. Amy

      December 12, 2017 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      They are so pretty and sound delicious. We are not at all ready for Christmas. We moved to Australia (from Scotland) last year and I just can't get my head around Christmas in summer. I love sun but Christmas and sunshine just doesn't feel right!

      Reply
    8. Jane

      December 12, 2017 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      They looks so pretty, and SO easy! These will be making an appearance or two in my kitchen this Christmas - thank you!
      Jane x

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