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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2011

I have been making these for years. My Mom used to make these to put in our lunch boxes, and I did the dame for my kids. They are also great for showers and holiday cookie exchanges, with a little bit of fancying up! I eliminate the white sugar, and use 1 cup brown sugar. The white sugar may be part of the reason people have trouble cutting the bars. Also, since I have always used chunky peanut butter, I don't use extra peanuts. Often, I just leave out the chocolate chips, or I use them spread on top as a sort of icing. You can change up this recipe so many ways, and it is always great if you can get past its homely appearance!

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MITCH47

Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2011

These bars were super easy to put together and really quite tasty. Unfortunately my chocolate chips melted when everything was stirred together so it looked more like a chocolate bar. My only real issue was the chewiness of the bar. I realize that's because of the corn flakes, but it may still prevent me from making them again.

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prittykitty74

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Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2010

My bars were nice and chewy. Over cooking the sugar mixture would be what makes them hard. One daughter thought it needed more peanut butter, the other more chocolate. I will make them again, but maybe try and cut back on the sugar to help with the sweetness and see how they turn out.

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Wilmasteca

Cooking Level: Professional

Living In: Sacramento, California, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2010

Well, they don't taste anything like Baby Ruth bars, but they're pretty good. Next time I'm going to add a little extra peanut butter. Also, some other reviews commented that these are very messy, something I didn’t find to be true. If you follow the recipe as instructed and be sure to press the mass firmly down into the dish and allow it to fully cool, they cut very easily and hold their form well.

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happykimmyj

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2010

My hubby and I thought these were just ok, but my cleaning lady loved them.

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Michele

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Beckley, West Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2010

Great no bake dessert bar! Making it reminded me of rice krispies treats, but w/ chocolate n pb. I made them for my fiance as baby ruth is his favorite candy bar. He enjoyed them. I took the advice of others and cute while warm. Next time I will also decorate them as the kids didn't think they looked good. Thanks for the recipe. IL2C

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