I can remember these delicious chocolate peanut butter squares being part of our cookie tray for my whole life. I'm not sure if it's a recipe from the corn flakes people, the peanut butter people or maybe even the corn syrup people. It may have even been created by someone in my family. Truth is, I don't even care who came up with them. I just care that I have them!
This recipe is so incredibly easy to make, and super fun, too. The easy past comes from the short list of ingredients and the fact that these delicious little squares don't even have to be baked. That's right. They go for just a few minutes at the end to melt the chocolate chips, but that's it. No actual bake time.
The fun part is the act of making them. See, you have to crush a whole bunch of corn flakes and them mix the corn flakes up with a jar of peanut butter. Naturally, the best way to do that is with your hands. I have not met a kid yet that doesn't like to get in there and get their hands all peanut butter-y!
Seriously, so much fun to make. And fast. Did I mention fast? If you're looking for a last minute addition to your Christmas cookie plate, these would be the ideal candidate. You will NOT regret it! Promise!
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares are a staple during the holidays and everyone, I mean everyone that tries them loves them. After all, what goes together better than chocolate and peanut butter? I'm sure you'll love every chewy, chocolatey, peanut-y bite.
Yield: 16 servings Author:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares
Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares are a holiday staple made with just five ingredients! No one can resist the peanut butter and corn flake base and sweet chocolate topping!
prep time: cook time: total time: 40 MIN
INGREDIENTS
9 cups corn flakes
1 (16 oz) jar of peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 (12 oz) bag of chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat your oven to 350° F. Grease the bottom and sides of a deep baking sheet.
2. Crush the corn flakes in a large bowl. Mix in the peanut butter.
3. In a saucepan, bring the corn syrup and sugar to a boil, stirring frequently. Pour the syrup mixture over the crushed corn flake mixture and combine. Pat the mixture into the cookie sheet.
4. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. Bake for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and spread the now melted chips evenly over the entire pan.
5. Cool before cutting into 1-2 inch squares.
NOTES
Do NOT store in the refrigerator.
A great place to cool these before cutting into squares is outside, as long as the weather is chilly, of course!
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I have corn flake crumbs how much of them should I use. Guessing it is not 9 cups
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