Special K Bars
Indulge in the irresistible crunch and gooey sweetness of Special K Bars, a no-bake dessert that comes together in just 25 minutes! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars feature a delectable combination of crispy Special K cereal coated in a rich peanut butter mixture, topped with a luscious layer of melted chocolate and butterscotch chips. With only six simple ingredients, this nostalgic treat is quick to prepare and guaranteed to please a crowd. Whether you're hosting a party, packing lunchbox treats, or craving an easy homemade dessert, these Special K Bars strike the perfect balance between chewy, crispy, and chocolaty decadence. Store them in an airtight container for a grab-and-go snack that'll keep you coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 6 cups Special K cereal
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Butterscotch chips
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the light corn syrup and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil vigorously.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter until fully combined and smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, add the Special K cereal. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal and gently stir with a spatula until the cereal is evenly coated.
Press the cereal mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish using a spatula or lightly greased hands.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chips are fully melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
Pour the melted chocolate-butterscotch mixture over the cereal layer, spreading evenly with a spatula.
Let the bars cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, or refrigerate for 30 minutes until the topping is set.
Slice into squares or bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.9 g | 276% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.6 g | 453% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2691 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 840.8 g | 306% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 642.5 g | ||
| Protein | 114.6 g | 229% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 118.1 mg | 656% | |
| Potassium | 1972 mg | 42% | |
*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.
