Homemade Peanut Butter Chews

Homemade Peanut Butter Chews

The peanut butter chews that were sold in school cafeterias. I make these for my kids all the time, and sometimes drizzle chocolate and butterscotch on top of the cookies. Rich, but excellent!

Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Yield:
3 dozen
Servings:
36

Ingredients

  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 ½ cups cornflakes cereal
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (Optional)
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine corn syrup and white sugar. Bring to a boil, boil for one minute, and remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Mix in cereal until evenly coated. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.

Step 2
In a glass bowl in the microwave, or using a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips, stirring frequently until smooth. Drizzle on the top of the cookies.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

151
Calories
6g
Fat
23g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 151
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat3g 14%
Sodium63mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate23g 8%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars12g
Protein2g
Vitamin C1mg 4%
Calcium3mg 0%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium74mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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