Mock Peanut Brittle Recipe
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Mock Peanut Brittle

By: Tammee 
"We grew up munching on this cornflake chewy snack. Of all snacks, this has to be my favorite. After all these years I don't know where this recipe derived from. Didn't have one to follow. Always prepared from memory after being taught by my mom."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (41)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 8 cups cornflakes cereal

Directions

  1. Grease one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Combine the corn syrup with the sugar and cook, stirring constantly over medium high heat. Once sugar has dissolved stir in the peanut butter. Pour mixture over cornflakes and stir to coat. Spread mixture into the prepared pan and let cool.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 168 | Total Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by WIGGLESON   view full review
I grew up on this too and was so happy to find the recipe again. Put waxed paper in the pan...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2003 by it   view full review
This is a fabulous recipe. I used some other flake cereal that I had and don't like eating...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2003 by SHORECOOK Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We are unable to eat peanuts so this snack is a sure winner. It takes care of our craving for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2011 by Dee Joseph   view full review
I made this as part of my recent Christmas gift to co-workers, it got rave reviews. They are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2003 by ADCHICK1   view full review
Very easy and very nummy! Was going to take just a wee taste while waiting for it to cool, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by ANDYTAMI   view full review
This is GREAT!!!!!!!! My husband (while cheating on his Atkin's diet)tried it and he LOVES it....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2005 by pat-rose   view full review
I didn't have corn flakes so I used Honey Bunches of Oats it was terrific
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2004 by rondadee   view full review
This was very good and easy! Tastes just like the real stuff except no messing around with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2005 by amydoll   view full review
This was really good. I put the cornflakes in the pan and then poured the syrup over it and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2010 by mis7up Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My mom used this same type of recipe when I was growing up, however she made it in drop style...

 

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