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Prep time
10 minutes
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Cook time
10 minutes
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Serves
16
Author Notes
Peanut Butter Squares are an easy to make, no-bake treat. Made with Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes for a sweet and crunchy cereal bar. Topped with rich brown sugar icing for an irresistible snack or dessert. —TidbitsbyTaylor
Ingredients
- Peanut Butter Squares
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1/2 cup
light brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup
golden corn syrup
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3/4 cup
smooth peanut butter
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2 cups
Rice Krispies
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2 cups
Corn Flakes
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1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
- Brown Sugar Icing
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1 cup
light brown sugar, packed
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2 tablespoons
butter or margarine
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4-6 teaspoons
cream or milk
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1 cup
icing sugar
Directions
- Peanut Butter Squares
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Heat corn syrup and brown sugar in medium saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Add corn flakes and rice cereal. Stir to coat well. Press into greased 9 x 9 inch or 8 x 8-inch pan.
- Brown Sugar Icing
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Measure brown sugar, butter, and cream into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 1 minute. Cool.
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Add icing sugar to thicken. Beat with a spoon, adding more icing sugar or cream if necessary to get proper spreading consistency. Spread over top cereal base. Cuts into 16-36 squares.
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