Special K Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 cups Special K cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, combine corn syrup and sugar.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Add Special K cereal and stir until well coated.
- Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- Spread melted chocolate mixture over the cereal bars.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Special Notes
These Special K bars are a classic no-bake treat that's perfect for potlucks, parties, or after-school snacks. The combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch creates a rich, sweet flavor that's hard to resist. The key is to work quickly when mixing the cereal with the hot syrup mixture, as it will start to set. You can customize these bars by using different types of cereal or adding nuts or dried fruit. These bars keep well at room temperature and are perfect for making ahead of time for special occasions.