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Peanut Butter Bars VI

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"These peanut buttery cornflake bars are chewy and sweet. They are the best bars I have ever eaten." — Dawn

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Original recipe makes 1 - 9x13 inch pan Change Servings

1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup peanut butter
3 cups crushed cornflakes cereal

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Directions

In a large saucepan stir together the brown sugar and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the cornflakes until they are all evenly coated. Press evenly into a 9x13 inch pan, chill and cut into squares.

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Wonderful!! I wish I had read the reviews first, because I, too, found that the recipe didn't make enough for a 13x9x2" pan. Next time, I will add another cup of cornflakes (4 total), and press into a 9" pan. Thanks for the recipe!! -- I just made these for the 2nd time. I used a 9" pan (worked much better!), and added 4 cups cornflakes instead of 3. The bars fell apart and were hard to cut because there wasn't enough peanut butter mixture to hold them together. Stick with the original recipe, using a 9" pan.

—KRANEY

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 15, 2007

I made this with bran flakes, which was nice, but the recipe assumes we all use processed peanut butter instead of the natural all-peanut kind. All-natural pb doesn't melt like the processed kind, and the mixture is less sticky. Next time I'd have to use more corn syrup, perhaps double.

—shizly

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43 Ratings

Oct 09, 2003

Very easy and super yummy!!!! You might have to make two batches right away because they are soooo addicting. I love peanut butter so i put in a little more then a cup, it helps the bars stick together better. Also i have made this a number of times and each time i have used a different cereal. They all work the same i would just recommend that it is a plain cereal.

—FAIROPHELIA

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Jun 09, 2003

I use to make this when I was a kid we called them clue cookies?? My kids now enjoy them too. For chocolate & peanut butter lovers. Try adding 1/4c extra corn syrup, plus 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.

—mom243

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Jun 28, 2007

I poured about 1/2 cup melted chocolate over the top and spread it smooth. It was delicious and held the bars together a little better! I will make these again!

—CookinMama

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Dec 09, 2010

Very good. I used Special K vanilia & almonds instead of corn flakes. I just did a light crushing of the cereal. These were very good, but are actually more of a candy than a cookie. I would make these again.

—CINDY3539

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Jul 05, 2007

Really good and super easy to make. Next time I may add some chocolate chips or drizzle with chocolate like other reviewers said. Make sure you really squish down the mixture when putting it into your pan, that way it will hold together better.

—FutureChefShay

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Oct 24, 2007

These are really great if you're looking for a quick, easy treat. They are addicting though so beware! I am a marshmallow addict, so I threw in a few handfuls of mini marshmallows after everything else was all mixed together, and I doubled the recipe so it would fit well into a 13x9. The whole family loved them! They're great chilled in the fridge!

—laura p

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Nutrition

Calories
87 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
14.5 g
5%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
2.9 g
4%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
2 g
4%

Sodium
133 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Peanut Butter Bars VI

Serving Size: 1/20 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 87
Calories from Fat: 26

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.9g 4 %
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 133mg 5 %
Potassium 29mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.5g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 2g 4 %
Sugars 4.7g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 14 %
Thiamin 9 %
Niacin 15 %
Vitamin B6 10 %
Magnesium 5 %
Folate 17 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.