Peanut Butter Cornflake Candy - Master Cookbook Recipe # 378

Name: Peanut Butter Cornflake Candy - Master Cookbook Recipe # 378
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 18-24
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup corn syrup (Karo brand); 3/4 cup peanut butter; 2-1/2 cups cornflakes (Kellogg's brand); 1/4 tsp salt

This Peanut Butter Cornflake Candy is a nostalgic, crunchy treat that comes together in minutes with just a few pantry staples. Whether you prefer them as classic drop candies or sliced into chewy squares, these sweet and salty bites are a quick way to satisfy any sweet tooth.

This is recipe #378 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 5 minCook time: 5 minTotal time: 10 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup (Karo brand)
3/4 cup peanut butter
2-1/2 cups cornflakes (Kellogg's brand)
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Boil: Combine the sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan and bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
Incorporate: Add a dash of salt, remove from the heat, and stir in the peanut butter until it is completely melted and smooth.
Mix: Gently fold in the cornflakes until they are well-coated; note that the mixture will be quite stiff.
Set: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto waxed paper and let them sit until cool and firm.
Variation: For a softer, bar-style candy, boil the sugar mixture for only 1 minute, mix as directed, and press the mixture into a brownie pan before cutting into squares.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips

Make sure you have your cornflakes measured and ready to go, as the sugar mixture sets up very quickly once removed from the heat. If you prefer a thinner coating, you can slightly increase the amount of cornflakes to 3 cups for an extra crunchy texture. These store beautifully in an airtight container, making them a perfect make-ahead treat for the family!