Peanut Butter Corn Flake Treats are Quick and Easy to Make
Raise your hand if you’re like me and think No-Bake treat recipes are the GREATEST!
I try to keep ingredients for these No-bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Treats on hand at all times. I also try to keep ingredients for these Blondie No-bake Cookies and this No-bake Cherry Cheesecake stocked, too….and having rice crispies and marshmallows around brings me almost as much comfort as having eggs in the fridge. Some people have FOMO. I have FONHIFNBT (Fear of not having ingredients to make no-bake treats). It’s a real condition!
You just never know when a kid might come home and say they’re supposed to take a treat to scouts, or they invited 4 friends over to watch a movie. Or, who am I kidding? Most of the time it’s me who just decides I can’t live another minute without these no-bake Smore’s Rice Crispies or these Snicker Bar Rice Crispies on any given Wednesday. Seriously, friends, if you haven’t tried those Snicker Bar Rice Crispies yet, you are missing out!
Now you know what helps me sleep better at night. Out of all of the quick No-bake recipes I have on my site, these cute little No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Treats are the ones I make the most often because they are SOOOO easy!
More Delicious Treats
- Caramel Corn Puffs (Hands down the most delicious treat EVER!)
- Best Ever Chewy Chex Mix
- Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn
- Merry Widow Caramels
- Classic Chewy Chex Mix
- White Chocolate Christmas Chex Mix Recipe
I know people get a little worked up about Karo Syrup (Corn Syrup). So when you see that in the recipe, please don’t come at me with a pitchfork…I’m of the mindset that anything can kill you if you eat too much of it…but my friend, Karo Syrup, doesn’t deserve all the hate…I mean think of all the beautiful things it can make….
how to make no-bake peanut butter corn flake treats
- Measure corn flakes into a 3-quart or larger bowl. Set aside.
- Pre-measure the peanut butter, and set it near the stove.
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and Karo Syrup.
- Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once it reaches a full boil, remove from heat and quickly stir in peanut butter.
- Immediately pour peanut butter mixture over cornflakes and stir until evenly coated. Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, scoop out 2-Tbsp-size scoops and place them evenly spaced on a sheet of wax paper.
- Allow to cool before eating.
- Store in an airtight container or sealed Ziploc bag at room temperature.
I’m not saying you need to eat each of those things every day, and I’m also not saying you need to eat the entire batch yourself…I’m just saying occasionally indulging in a special treat that happens to have Karo Syrup in it, probably isn’t going to ruin your life. But, I will also totally respect you, if Corn Syrup isn’t something you put into your body. You can use brown rice syrup or you can try honey. Honey might change the texture and will make them very sweet.
Tips for making Peanut Butter Corn Flake Treats
You can use rice crispies instead of corn flakes:
I make these almost as often with rice crispies as I do with corn flakes. I have also used Rice Chex cereal before, too.
You can use creamy or chunky peanut butter:
If you like peanuts, go for chunky. If you don’t, keep it creamy. Either peanut butter isn’t going to affect the taste of the recipe. It is just a personal preference on whether you want little chunks of peanuts in your treats.
How to store them:
Once the little clusters of addictive deliciousness have cooled, put them in an airtight container or sealed Ziploc bag. Stored this way the treats will stay fresh for 3-4 days. Store them at room temperature.
chef’s tools for No-bake Corn Flake Treats:
More No-Bake Peanut Butter Recipes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light Karo Syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 6 cups corn flakes cereal
- Measure corn flakes into a 3-quart or larger bowl. Set aside.
- Pre-measure the peanut butter and set it near the stove.
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and Karo Syrup.
- Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once it reaches a full boil, remove from heat and quickly stir in peanut butter.
- Immediately pour peanut butter mixture over cornflakes and stir until evenly coated.
- Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, scoop out 2-Tbsp-size scoops and place them evenly spaced on a sheet of wax paper.
- Allow to cool before eating.
- When completely cooled, store in an airtight container or sealed Ziploc bag at room temperature.
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Can Almond butter be substitute for peanut butter?
I haven’t ever tried it, but it should work fine.
These are my favourite from my childhood we made them all the time. #Junegiveaway
Love it! They really are the best and so simple to make!
I just tried it with almond butter! Works beautifully. Sooooo good!
I prefer over peanutbutter!
Good to know! So glad you liked it!
Can you use oatmeal instead of cornflakes?
Hi, Kelly. We have never made them with oatmeal before, so I’m not sure if they would turn out. If you’re looking for a no-bake recipe with oatmeal and peanut butter, try these Blondie No Bake Cookies.
These are so addicting. I can never just eat one.
I always tell my self I will just lick the pan and then I still eat 3 of 4 before they even cool off. tooooo goood!
#augustgiveaway
I made the no-bake peanut butter treats with my 6 year old granddaughter. I used bran flakes instead of corn flakes. She and I had so much fun making them. They were delicious. Next time I want to use the chunky peanut butter or add nuts to the mix. It was so simple and easy to make. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Yum! so fun to make it with your grand daughter! Love that you used bran flakes and yes, chunky peanut butter and added nuts would be awesome!
Do you use Natural Peanut Butter, or Peanut Flavored Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil like Skippy, Jiff, and other Peanut flavored shortening types? How does the difference in the oils affect the end result?
I use Jiff or Skippy. I’ve never tried using natural in this recipe, but it may change the consistency a bit. It would be worth a try though.
Any substitute for the Karo Syrup?
You can try rice syrup. Honey would probably work too, but might make them extremely sweet.
Hello! Could you make these in a 9×13 pan & cut into bars? Would I need to use less or more ingredients? Thanks!
Hi, Shelly. You can do the same exact recipe and press it lightly into a greased 9×13 pan. This recipe also tastes really good made with Rice Krispies instead of cornflakes.
Butterfinger taste without sticking your teeth together. These are quick, easy and so yummy. PARTY
Every time I try to make these, they stick to the wax paper & get hard as a rock!! What am I doing wrong??
It sounds like you’re boiling them to long or maybe leaving the pan on the hot burner as you stir in the other ingredients. Next time try taking if off the burner as soon as it comes to a full boil and then stir in the other ingredients immediately.
No, the problem is putting them on the wrong side of the wax paper. Took me awhile to figure this out, as to why they were sticking. The wax paper stuck to the bottoms..what a mess. Definitely boiling too long on the hard ones, though. Another thing I learned the hard way. I now just let them come to a full boil and then remove from heat.
Maybe use parchment paper? Even with a light spray? A very light spray, or foil the non stick side. That would be the Flat or Dull side.
The reason aluminum foil has two different-looking sides, has nothing to do with how you use it. It’s how it comes off the rollers.
I worked for Reynolds Aliminum, when I was in highschool, and was a chef for 20 years.
I made these and so easy and yummy. I have to always have treats when my grandkids come over. These are perfect, and I have all the ingredients on 👌
Yay! What lucky grandkids you have! 🙂
Maria, thanks for the recipe. If I substitute honey for sugar, how much honey do I use? TIA
Hi Mai, unfortunately this recipe probably won’t work well without the granulated sugar. You could give it a try, but I would use 3/4 cup honey in place of the cup of sugar.
Could I use Frosted Flakes and omit the sugar
No, the sugar and karo syrup need to have a special reaction to get the chew that makes these so irresistible.
5 star recipe. I love it. It was barely making it through the last couple steps. Not too many ingredients so it’s an affordable treat and more in the healthy side do the the cereal and peanut butter
So glad you love this recipe Rachel. It is my husbands absolute favorite treat! I am so glad you found the recipe and can enjoy them too!
I just made these! They were easy to make and they taste delicious! I’m so glad to have this recipe!
Thanks, Cheryl! So glad you like them.