School Days Peanut Butter Chews
Take a nostalgic bite out of childhood with these irresistible School Days Peanut Butter Chews! This no-bake recipe combines rich, creamy peanut butter, crunchy crispy rice cereal, and a hint of vanilla for a perfectly chewy treat that's ready in just 15 minutes. Sweetened with granulated sugar and light corn syrup, these bars deliver a delightful balance of sweetness and texture that's ideal for lunchbox snacks, bake sales, or simple indulgence. Pressed into a 9x13-inch pan and set at room temperature, they’re easy to make and even easier to love. Perfectly chewy, peanut-buttery, and bursting with simplicity, these classic dessert bars are a must-try for lovers of retro recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing pan, optional)
Instructions
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and light corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble and the sugar is fully dissolved (about 3-4 minutes).
Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal, stirring until all the cereal is evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
Quickly transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it down evenly with a spatula or your hands (lightly greased to prevent sticking).
Allow the mixture to cool completely, about 20-30 minutes at room temperature, before cutting into squares or bars.
Serve and enjoy your chewy, peanut buttery treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.2 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 5632 mg | 245% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1126.0 g | 409% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 496.4 g | ||
| Protein | 107.4 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 90.8 mg | 504% | |
| Potassium | 2214 mg | 47% | |
*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.
