No Bake Peanut Butter Cornflake Bars

If a quick and easy no-bake treat is what you need, these chocolate and peanut butter corn flake 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!

Bite missing from peanut butter cornflake bar with chocolate topping showing chewy texture with crunchy cereal bits inside.

Ingredients including cornflakes, peanut butter, sugar, chocolate chips, and corn syrup ready to be made into a no bake dessert.

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 cornflakes.

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.

Saucepan with warm peanut butter mixture showing it is gooey, but not boiling and the sugar is dissolved.

Peanut butter cornflake mixture in saucepan, ready to get pressed into pan.

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 cornflake bar mixture pressed into square baking pan with a bowl of chocolate chips and peanut butter nearby ready to be melted and spread over the top.

Pan of finished peanut butter cornflake bars topped with chocolate peanut butter topping, ready to be cut into squares.

If you are familiar with scotcheroos, these are similar. However the cornflakes give a different texture than the rice krispies and there is not butterscotch.

Email Me The Link

I'll email this post to you, so you can easily find it later. Plus you’ll get new recipes from me every week!

These cornflake bars 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.

Hand holding peanut butter cornflake bar with chocolate topping, showing how well it holds together.

Stack of peanut butter cornflake bars with chewy and crunchy texture topped with smooth peanut butter and chocolate topping.

Carlee’s 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.

4.63 from 116 ratings

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Bars

Author: Carlee

Servings: Servings

No bake cornflake bars are a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. They only take a couple of minutes to put together. The bars are a great mix of chewy and crunchy with that classic peanut butter and chocolate flavor combination.

Prep: 10

Cook: 5

Total: 15

Equipment

Stainless Steel 2 qt saucepan

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Layer

▢ 1 cup creamy peanut butter
▢ ½ cup light corn syrup
▢ ½ cup granulated sugar
▢ 4 cups cornflakes

Chocolate Icing

▢ ¾ 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 1 cup creamy peanut butter, ½ cup light corn syrup, and ½ cup granulated 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 4 cups cornflakes, there's no need to be gentle or try not to break them.
Press peanut butter corn flake mixture into prepared pan. Apply some pressure to make it all stick together. The bottom of a measuring cup works well for this.
In a small bowl, combine the ¾ cup chocolate chips and remaining 2 Tablespoons creamy 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.