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how to make peanut butter cornflake candy
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Peanut Butter Cornflake Candy

These chewy treats combine corn syrup, sugar, peanut butter, and cornflakes to make a favorite sweet.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: after school snack, cornflake candy, sweet treat
Servings: 36
Calories: 237.33kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 6 cups cornflakes, measure then crush the cornflakes

Instructions

  • Combine sugar and corn syrup in heavy saucepan
  • Set the burner to medium and bring the sugar and syrup to a roiling boil, stirring constantly.  Cook for one minute after it starts boiling.
  • Remove from heat and add peanut butter and butter. Stir to combine.
  • Pour over crushed cornflakes and stir until fully mixed
  • Drop by spoon onto waxed or parchment paper or roll into balls

Nutrition

Calories: 237.33kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.57g | Protein: 4.58g | Fat: 4.49g | Saturated Fat: 1.17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.98g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.01g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 1.67mg | Sodium: 324.21mg | Potassium: 107.06mg | Fiber: 1.65g | Sugar: 17.32g | Vitamin A: 723.68IU | Vitamin C: 8.28mg | Calcium: 6.96mg | Iron: 11.52mg