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Special K Bars

Special K Bars recipe

Special K Bars are a popular Midwestern treat in the United States, often made for potlucks and bake sales.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 6.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 5 min Rest Time: 60 min Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings 12
Calories 2160
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 cup Light corn syrup
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 6 cup Rice cereal (e.g. Special K)
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  2. Add the corn syrup and brown sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add the rice cereal to the saucepan, stirring until evenly coated.
  5. Press the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  6. Let it cool and set for about 1 hour.
  7. Cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
Sugars 15g
Protein 3g6%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.