hmm cornflakes i have not heard of but my mother made this also at christmas time, but what she put in her's was coconut and pecans. the balls were made with peanut butter powdered sugar coconut and pecans rolled into round balls and dipped into melted chocolate.. they are wonderful.. eat 1 and you cant stop ..lol like a m&m..lol.. if you would like to know more let me know, would love to send the recipe.. hope you find what you are lookin for.. robbin