Peanut Butter Cornflake Crunch Bars

Peanut Butter Cornflake Crunch Bars

12 servings
A very simple-to-make bar cookie recipe with just 4 ingredients: cornflakes, smooth peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup. Kids love them!

Ingredients

  • light corn syrup
    1 c
  • white sugar
    1 c
  • smooth peanut butter
    1 c
  • cornflakes cereal
    10 c

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat syrup and sugar, stirring continuously, until mixture comes to a boil.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat; add peanut butter and stir until smooth. Pour mixture over cornflakes in a large bowl. Mix until cereal is thoroughly coated.

  3. 3

    Spread in a buttered 9x13-inch pan and press down lightly with buttered hands. When cool, cut into squares.

Peanut Butter Cornflake Crunch Bars

Peanut Butter Cornflake Crunch Bars

15 min12 servings353 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a dessert that's ridiculously easy, lightning-fast, and a guaranteed hit with everyone, especially the kids? These Peanut Butter Cornflake Crunch Bars are your answer, delivering irresistible sweet and salty goodness in minutes.

The brilliance of these crunch bars lies in their utter simplicity: just four common pantry staples come together to create a chewy, crunchy treat without ever needing to turn on the oven. It's a no-fuss approach that delivers maximum flavor and texture with minimal effort.

Prepare yourself for a delightful contrast of textures in every bite. You'll experience the satisfying snap of cornflakes perfectly suspended in a rich, chewy matrix of sweet peanut butter and corn syrup. The bars are wonderfully sweet, balanced by the savory notes of peanut butter, creating a classic flavor combination that's deeply comforting and utterly addictive. These simple bars are designed to be a joyous, straightforward treat, perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth or delighting little ones.

While perfect as they are, these bars offer a simple canvas for personalization. For an extra layer of decadence, consider sprinkling chocolate chips over the warm mixture before pressing it into the pan. You could also experiment with different types of crunchy cereal, though the classic cornflakes provide that signature texture.

These versatile bars are ideal for school lunchboxes, casual potlucks, or simply as a quick, satisfying dessert after dinner. They're also a fantastic choice for last-minute treats when you need something delicious without a long wait.

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