Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars

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If a quick and easy no-bake chocolate peanut butter treat is what you need, these cornflake bars are just the thing. They are the perfect mix of crunchy, chewy and delicious.

stack of peanut butter corn flake squares with chocolate topping.

You are just a few minutes and a handful of ingredients away from a delicious sweet treat. The peanut butter layer is sweet and chewy with the crunch of corn flakes throughout.

Of course a layer of chocolate on top brings it all together. These no bake treats will become your favorite quick treat!

Ingredients: corn flakes, peanut butter, sugar, corn syrup and chocolate chips ready to be made into scotcharoo bars.

If you have a saucepan, a spoon and a few pantry staples, you are well on your way to a fabulous treat. Just melt together some peanut butter goodness and stir in plenty of corn flakes.

Then press that delicious mixture into a greased pan. Go ahead and give it a good press, that is what is going to hold it all together as it sets.

corn flakes stirred into peanut butter mixture in saucepan

Then melt together some chocolate and peanut butter and spread it over the top. The peanut butter not only drives home the flavor combo, but keeps the set chocolate softer.

So as you take a bite, you get that creamy chocolate that gives way to the chewy crunch of the peanut butter and corn flake layer. They are so quick and easy to make, you will want to do it all of the time.

peanut butter corn flake mixture pressed into pan.

They would be great after school snacks or perfect for drop in guests you weren’t expecting. They are always just a few minutes away and a happy surprise to those they are served to.

Can I use something other than peanut butter?

Yes, other nut butters would work great in this recipe. Almond butter would be tasty or sunflower butter if that’s your preference.

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small squares of chocolate peanut butter corn flake bars in front of pan of treats

Tips and tricks:

Go ahead and crunch up the corn flakes a bit while you are stirring, you don’t have to be gentle and keep them whole.

Give the peanut butter mixture a good smash down when you transfer it to the pan. That is what is going to hold them together when it’s time to cut and serve them.

Be careful not to overcook the chocolate chips when you are melting them. Give them a good stir between each trip to the microwave and stop as soon as it stirs smooth.

large pieces of no bake chocolate peanut butter corn flake bars in front of pan of bars

It never hurts to have some quick and easy treats like this up your sleeve. What are your favorite simple treats to make?

Yield: 16 Servings

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars

If a quick and easy chocolate peanut butter treat is what you need, these corn flake bars are just the thing. They are the perfect mix of crunchy, chewy and delicious.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Layer

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 cups corn flakes

Chocolate Icing

3/4 cup chocolate chips
2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Instructions

Grease an 8" square pan and set aside.
In a medium to large sauce pan, cook the peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar over medium low heat until it's warm and gooey. The sugar should be dissolved into the mixture and not grainy.
Remove from heat and stir in the corn flakes, there's no need to be gentle or try not to break them.
Press peanut butter corn flake mixture into pan. Apply some pressure to make it all stick together.
In a small bowl, combine the chocolate chips and remaining peanut butter.
Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue to microwave in 15 second bursts until you are able to stir the mixture smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer.
Allow to set, you can hasten the process by putting it in the refrigerator.
Cut into small pieces and serve.

Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars

Can I use something other than peanut butter?

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Tips and tricks: