Recipe: Peanut Butter Crunch Squares
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥄 Servings: 12 squares
Description:
Oh, these are good. My peanut butter fanatic kids inhale these. A good vegan dessert if you use margarine.
Category: Bar Cookie
Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Vegan, Kid Friendly, Kosher, Christmas, Hanukkah, < 30 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Margarine |
| 1/2 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1 1/2 cups | Flour |
| 2/3 cup | White sugar |
| 2/3 cup | Light corn syrup |
| 6 cups | Chunky peanut butter |
| 1/2 cup | Peanut butter chips |
| 2 cups | Cornflakes |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 411.4
- Fat Content: 17.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 225.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 59.8g
- Fiber Content: 2.1g
- Sugar Content: 32.1g
- Protein Content: 7.2g
Instructions:
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Cream Margarine and Brown Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Stir in Flour: Gradually add the flour to the creamed mixture, stirring until well combined.
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Press into Pan: Press the mixture into an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan, ensuring an even layer.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
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Prepare Peanut Butter Crunch Topping: In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and corn syrup. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches a boil.
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Add Peanut Butter Chips and Peanut Butter: Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the peanut butter chips and chunky peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
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Incorporate Cornflakes: Gently fold in the cornflakes until they are evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
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Spread over Baked Layer: Carefully spread the peanut butter and cornflake mixture over the baked crust in the pan, using a spatula to smooth it into an even layer.
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Cut into Squares: While the mixture is still warm, use a sharp knife to cut it into squares, ensuring that each square has a generous amount of the peanut butter crunch topping.
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Serve and Enjoy: Allow the squares to cool slightly before serving. These Peanut Butter Crunch Squares are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
These Peanut Butter Crunch Squares are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of peanut butter with the satisfying crunch of cornflakes. Perfect for a quick dessert or a sweet snack, these squares are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply craving a homemade treat, give this recipe a try and savor the irresistible combination of flavors and textures! 🥜🍪
