Babe Ruth Bars
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Babe Ruth Bars, a no-bake treat that perfectly balances crunchy, creamy, and chocolatey goodness. This easy dessert layers a rich base of peanut butter, crushed cornflakes, and chopped peanuts beneath a smooth topping of melted semisweet chocolate. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these decadent bars are ideal for satisfying sweet cravings or impressing a crowd at your next gathering. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, these homemade bars put a modern spin on classic candy flavors while being simple enough for busy schedules. Serve them as an after-dinner treat, a potluck favorite, or a quick grab-and-go snack!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups light corn syrup
- 2.5 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 cups crushed cornflakes
- 1 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray, and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the granulated sugar and light corn syrup to the melted butter. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
Add the crushed cornflakes and chopped unsalted peanuts to the mixture, folding gently until everything is evenly coated.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula or your hands (use wax paper to prevent sticking).
Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring after each until smooth.
Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the base layer in the pan.
Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, or place the pan in the refrigerator for faster setting.
Once the chocolate has hardened, slice the bars into 24 even pieces and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8655 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 424.3 g | 544% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.6 g | 678% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2660 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1172.8 g | 426% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.0 g | 246% | |
| Total Sugars | 1066.8 g | ||
| Protein | 180.1 g | 360% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 690 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 27.1 mg | 151% | |
| Potassium | 5304 mg | 113% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
