Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Peanut Butter Squares featuring a crunchy cereal base coated in a smooth peanut butter mixture and topped with a rich brown sugar icing. Perfect for a quick sweet treat or party snack.
Ingredients
Cereal Base
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup corn syrup
- ¾ cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 cups Rice Krispies
- 2 cups cornflakes (crushed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Brown Sugar Icing
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tbsp butter or margarine
- 4-6 tsp cream (or milk)
- 1 cup icing sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Cereal Base: In a medium saucepan, heat the corn syrup and ½ cup packed brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove the pan from heat.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Stir in the smooth peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth and combined.
- Mix Cereals: Add the crushed cornflakes and Rice Krispies to the peanut butter mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat all the cereal evenly.
- Press Mixture into Pan: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into a greased 9 x 9 inch or 8 x 8 inch pan, pressing it firmly and evenly to create a compact base layer.
- Make Brown Sugar Icing: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, and 4 to 6 teaspoons of cream or milk. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for exactly 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool.
- Thicken Icing: Gradually add the 1 cup of icing sugar to the cooled brown sugar mixture, beating with a spoon until the icing thickens. Adjust consistency as needed by adding more icing sugar or cream to ensure it is spreadable.
- Spread Icing and Set: Evenly spread the thickened brown sugar icing over the pressed cereal base. Allow the entire dessert to set and cool properly before cutting.
- Cut into Squares: Once firm, cut the peanut butter squares into 16 to 36 pieces depending on your preferred size and serve.
Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter for the best texture and coating.
- Press the cereal mixture firmly to ensure the squares hold together well.
- Allow the icing to cool slightly before spreading to avoid melting the cereal base.
- Store peanut butter squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a firmer set, refrigerate the squares after icing is applied.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
