No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars

Mix up a batch of these old-fashioned No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars on a hot summer day. Fast and simple to make, your family will love every delicious bite!

No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars

It has been very warm here for the past week or so. Over 90° for an extended period of time has me whining. Western New York weather does not “do” 90s, and that is one of our best-kept weather secrets! Needless to say, I haven’t felt like turning on the oven to bake.

So, I dove deep into my recipe box for this old, old No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars recipe as Hubby wanted a treat. This no-bake recipe is probably older than I am! A classic recipe made with a handful of ingredients for a delicious treat the whole family will enjoy.

Tips and variations for making this no-bake peanut butter cornflake bars recipe:

● You may use smooth peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter to make these cereal bars, it is a personal preference. The original recipe used creamy peanut butter (smooth).
● You may use natural peanut butter.
● Use light corn syrup if possible.
● When pressing the peanut butter bars into the greased pan, butter your fingers or rubber spatula – whatever you are using to press the mixture into the pan – before pressing. That way, the mixture will not stick to your fingers.
● These are peanut butter bars. To make these into no-bake peanut butter cookies, simply drop them by heaping spoonfuls onto wax or parchment paper.

Variations for the cornflakes include using:

● Bugles
● Chex Mix
● Cocoa Puffs
● Life Cereal
● Popcorn
● Fritos
● Special K

Added toppings (or mixing into the mixture) include:

● Butterscotch Morsels (either as a drizzle or added whole)
● Candy Corn
● Peanuts
● M&Ms
● Maple Syrup
● Marshmallows
● Semi-Sweet Chips (either as a drizzle or added whole)

Pretty much all the moose-mixes, chunky-bars, and sweet n’ salty bar recipes you see these days started with this base recipe 50+ years ago! Just remember when you are adding your ingredients to work quickly as the sugar and corn syrup gets sticky and starts to set once you turn off that burner.

If you like no-bake recipes for dessert, lunchbox treats, or after school snacks, try these:

● No-Bake Coconut Balls Recipe
● No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
● No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Fudge Recipe

No Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars Ingredients:

● 1 cup Corn Syrup
● 1 cup Sugar
● 1 cup Peanut Butter
● 5 cups Corn Flakes

No Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars Mise en Place:

● Measuring Cup
● Large Pot
● 13×9 Baking Pan
● Silicone or Rubber Spatula
● Spoon

No Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars Directions:

● Set up all your ingredients first. This is very important because of how quickly this tasty treat sets-up.
● Spray with cooking spray or lightly butter a 13″x9″ pan.
● In a large saucepan on the stove (large enough to hold all ingredients you are using), combine the corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a low boil stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute.

● Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter until smooth.

● Add corn flakes; mix well making certain all the corn flakes are well coated.

● Press the cornflake mixture into your 13″x9″ prepared pan. Tip: lightly butter your fingers or spatula (whatever you are using to press the cornflake mixture) before pressing the mixture into the pan.

● Cool completely before cutting.
● Store in an airtight container
● Optional: drizzle semi-sweet chips over the top.
● Note: if making these as cookies or balls, drop them onto wax paper or parchment paper.

Yield: 1

No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars Recipe. Mix up a batch of these old-fashioned No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars on a hot summer day. This simple dessert comes together quickly for an easy dessert your whole family will love!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 25 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup Corn Syrup
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Peanut Butter
• 5 cups Corn Flakes
• Optional: Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Set up all your ingredients first. This is very important because of how quickly this tasty treat sets-up.
2. Spray with cooking spray or lightly butter a 13″x9″ pan.
3. In a large saucepan on the stove (large enough to hold all ingredients you are using), combine the corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a low boil stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter mixture until smooth.
5. Add corn flakes; mix well making certain all the corn flakes are well coated.
6. Press the cornflake mixture into your 13″x9″ prepared pan. Tip: lightly butter your fingers or spatula (whatever you are using to press the cornflake mixture) before pressing the mixture into the pan.
7. Cool completely before cutting.
8. Store in an airtight container
9. Optional: drizzle semi-sweet chips over the top.
10. Note: if making these as cookies or balls, drop them onto wax paper or parchment paper.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 165Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 103mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 3g

Note: for exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information provided is simply a guideline.

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