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No Bake Peanut Butter Treats

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Quick, crunchy, and kid-friendly no-bake treats made with corn flakes and peanut butter, perfect for bake sales and parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup corn syrup Light or golden corn syrup works best.
  • 1 1/4 cups peanut butter Smooth is easiest; see tips for natural PB.
  • 6 cups corn flakes Use a light hand when folding to maintain crunch.
  • 1 cup peanut butter candy (e.g., Reese’s Pieces) Optional, reserving some for topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line two cookie sheets with waxed paper and have a cookie scoop ready.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Stir to blend.
  3. Heat over medium, stirring frequently, just until the mixture begins to bubble and the sugar dissolves. Do not boil vigorously.
  4. Remove the pan from heat immediately.
  5. Stir in the peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  6. Add the corn flakes and gently fold them in, taking care not to crush the flakes. Work quickly so the binder stays pourable.
  7. Fold in the peanut butter candy, reserving a few pieces to press on top for a prettier finish.
  8. Use a cookie scoop to portion clusters onto the prepared sheets. Press lightly to compact if desired.
  9. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until set.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Serve chilled on a simple platter topped with a few extra candies for color.
  2. Pack them in wax-paper-lined lunchbox compartments or small cellophane bags for gifting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

For nut-free households, swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter. You can also use rice cereal instead of corn flakes for a lighter crunch or crunchy peanut butter for a richer flavor. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best results.
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