Recipe: Peanut Butter Chews 🥜🍯
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 16-20 Squares
Description:
This delightful recipe for Peanut Butter Chews is not only a tasty treat but also a wholesome option, especially for children on diets that restrict food coloring or additives. With a base of simple ingredients like sugar, corn syrup, and creamy peanut butter, these squares are easy to whip up in no time. Perfect for those moments when you crave something sweet without the guilt!
Ingredients:
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup clear corn syrup
- 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pour cereal into a large bowl. This crispy base will give your Peanut Butter Chews that satisfying crunch. |
| 2 | In a saucepan, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Stir gently to ensure they mix well. |
| 3 | Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Allow it to bubble for about 1 minute, watching as it transforms into a glossy, sweet syrup. |
| 4 | Remove the saucepan from the heat and swiftly stir in the smooth peanut butter. Witness the magic as the mixture turns into a velvety, nutty blend. |
| 5 | Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Ensure all the crispy rice bits are well coated, each one promising a burst of flavor. |
| 6 | Stir the mixture thoroughly to coat every morsel with that deliciously sweet and nutty goodness. |
| 7 | Press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch square pan that’s been lightly coated with shortening or cooking spray. This will give your Peanut Butter Chews their perfectly squared shape. |
| 8 | Allow the mixture to cool completely. Patience is key here as the flavors meld together to create a harmonious treat. |
| 9 | Once cooled, invert the pan onto a cutting board. Admire the golden squares waiting to be enjoyed. |
| 10 | Using a sharp knife, cut the mixture into bars of your desired size. Each slice holds the promise of a delectable bite, balancing sweetness with a hint of nuttiness. |
Serving Suggestions:
- Enjoy these Peanut Butter Chews as a quick pick-me-up snack.
- Pack them in lunchboxes for a delightful surprise.
- Serve them at parties or gatherings for a crowd-pleasing treat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week, though they seldom last that long!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 182.1
- Fat: 6.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 105mg
- Carbohydrates: 30.2g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 15.1g
- Protein: 3.6g
Keywords:
Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Easy
These Peanut Butter Chews are not just a delightful treat but also a wholesome option, especially for children on diets that restrict food coloring or additives. With a base of simple ingredients like sugar, corn syrup, and creamy peanut butter, these squares are easy to whip up in no time. Perfect for those moments when you crave something sweet without the guilt! Pour cereal into a large bowl. This crispy base will give your Peanut Butter Chews that satisfying crunch. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Stir gently to ensure they mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Allow it to bubble for about 1 minute, watching as it transforms into a glossy, sweet syrup. Remove the saucepan from the heat and swiftly stir in the smooth peanut butter. Witness the magic as the mixture turns into a velvety, nutty blend. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Ensure all the crispy rice bits are well coated, each one promising a burst of flavor. Stir the mixture thoroughly to coat every morsel with that deliciously sweet and nutty goodness. Press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch square pan that’s been lightly coated with shortening or cooking spray. This will give your Peanut Butter Chews their perfectly squared shape. Allow the mixture to cool completely. Patience is key here as the flavors meld together to create a harmonious treat. Once cooled, invert the pan onto a cutting board. Admire the golden squares waiting to be enjoyed. Using a sharp knife, cut the mixture into bars of your desired size. Each slice holds the promise of a delectable bite, balancing sweetness with a hint of nuttiness. Enjoy these Peanut Butter Chews as a quick pick-me-up snack. Pack them in lunchboxes for a delightful surprise. Serve them at parties or gatherings for a crowd-pleasing treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week, though they seldom last that long!
