special k bars

(1 RATING)
53 Pinches
Ocean Shores, WA
Updated on Oct 24, 2010

This was a recipe given to my family by an old family friend. I've seen these bars available commercially, but IMO, it does not compare with the homemade bars!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • FOR THE BARS:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 6 cups plain special k cereal
  • FOR THE TOPPING:
  • 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 16 ounces butterscotch chips

How To Make special k bars

  • Step 1
    Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 5-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar crystals are completely dissolved.
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat and add the peanut butter. Combine together.
  • Step 4
    Slowly add the Special K cereal and stir until thouroughly combined. Then press into the cake pan.
  • Step 5
    Melt the butterscotch and chocolate chips together in a double-boiler. Spread over the top of the warm Special K mixture.
  • Step 6
    Chill for about an hour, and then set out again to come to room temperature before cutting into 2-inch squares.

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