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Special K Bars

Crunchy corn flake bars coated in a peanut butter-sugar mixture and topped with melted semi-sweet chocolate.
Prep Time 16 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 1/2 cups Corn Flakes I fill up a 4 cup Pyrex measuring cup
  • 1 cup Karo Syrup
  • 1 cup peanut butter (not oily)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 cups Nestle semi sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Pyrex pan
  • Large saucepan
  • Spatula
  • microwave-safe Pyrex measuring cup
  • Microwave
  • heatproof bowl (for double boiler)
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch Pyrex pan (bottom and sides).
  2. In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup Karo Syrup, 1 cup peanut butter (not oily), and 1 cup sugar.
  3. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot and steaming but not boiling; be careful not to burn it.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in 4 1/2 cups Corn Flakes until evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the coated Corn Flakes into the prepared pan and press the mixture firmly and evenly into an even layer (use a spatula or lightly greased hands). Work quickly before it cools and hardens.
  6. Place 3 cups Nestle semi sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe Pyrex measuring cup. Microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring well between intervals, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. (Alternatively, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth.)
  7. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the pressed Corn Flake layer, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Refrigerate the pan for about 2 hours, or until the chocolate is set and the bars are firm. Keep refrigerated for storage.

Notes

8. Refrigerate the pan for about 2 hours, or until the chocolate is set and the bars are firm. Keep refrigerated for storage.