Mock Peanut Brittle

42 Reviews

“We grew up munching on this cornflake chewy snack. Of all snacks, this has to be my favorite. After all these years I don't know where this recipe derived from. Didn't have one to follow. Always prepared from memory after being taught by my mom.” - by Tammee

Ingredients

1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup white sugar
1 cup peanut butter
8 cups cornflakes cereal

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Original recipe yields 1 -9x13 inch pan

Directions

Grease one 9x13 inch baking pan.
Combine the corn syrup with the sugar and cook, stirring constantly over medium high heat. Once sugar has dissolved stir in the peanut butter. Pour mixture over cornflakes and stir to coat. Spread mixture into the prepared pan and let cool.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
168 cal
8%

Fat
5.5 g
8%

Carbs
29.1 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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WIGGLESON

Aug. 29, 2002

"I grew up on this too and was so happy to find the recipe again. Put waxed paper in the pan before spreading out the cookies, and there is almost ZERO cleanup (only have to wash the saucepan where yo..." See moreu cooked and mixed the ingredients). AWESOME!"

SHORECOOK

Nov. 19, 2003

"We are unable to eat peanuts so this snack is a sure winner. It takes care of our craving for peanut brittle. The only change I made was to use Frosted Flakes and decrease the sugar to a half cup. ..." See moreIt is absolutely delicious!"

it

Aug. 29, 2003

"This is a fabulous recipe. I used some other flake cereal that I had and don't like eating plain--now it tastes great. I also added a few handfuls of chocolate chips just before the peanut butter. ..." See moreMy husband thinks it is great too!"

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