Special K Bars – classic no bake bars that are super easy to make! Loaded with peanut butter and topped with chocolate and butterscotch for a delicious flavor combination.
Ingredients
- 1 (9.6 oz box) Special K cereal (approximately 8 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
Instructions
- In a saucepan melt together the sugar and corn syrup over medium heat. You want to stir frequently until it starts to bubble along the edges. You don’t want the mixture to really start to boil, just be on the edge.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour over the cereal and mix until well coated.
- Pour into a 13×9 inch baking dish, and press into an even layer.
- In a microwave safe bowl or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together until smooth. If using a microwave heat in 45 second intervals, stirring after each until melted and smooth.
- Pour chocolate mixture over the bars and spread evenly.
- Let the bars set up completely (a couple of hours) before serving.
No bake recipes are some of my favorite. They always come together quickly, and no matter what the weather they are always a hit. This combines chocolate, peanut butter, and butterscotch, which is a flavor combination that is insanely delicious!
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Why This Recipe Works
Easy no bake recipe that you can make in minutes! You melt the ingredients in a saucepan and then just mix together.
Simple, every day ingredients you can keep on hand at all times.
These are a real crowd pleaser, so if you need something for a potluck, trust me these will disappear in no time!
What Are Special K Bars
They are a super easy no bake dessert recipe that has been around for years. I grew up with my aunt bringing these to pretty much every family function. They are a chewy bar made with Special K cereal, peanut butter, and then topped with melted chocolate and butterscotch chips. A great flavor combo, that you never knew you needed!
What You’ll Need
Special K Cereal
Granulated Sugar
Light Corn Syrup
Creamy Peanut Butter
Vanilla Extract
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Butterscotch Chips
How To Make Special K Bars
Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card to get the measurements and full instructions!
In a saucepan melt together the sugar and corn syrup over medium heat. You want to stir frequently until it starts to bubble along the edges. You don’t want the mixture to really start to boil, just be on the edge.
Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour over the cereal and mix until well coated.
Pour into your 13×9 inch baking dish, and press into an even layer.
In a microwave safe bowl or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together until smooth.
Pour chocolate mixture over the bars and spread evenly.
Let the bars set up completely (a couple of hours) before serving