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Overhead shot of Peanut butter squares on parchment on wire rack.

Peanut Butter Squares

A sweet and crunchy no-bake treat made with Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes. Topped with brown sugar icing for the ultimate snack or dessert.

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword brown sugar icing, cereal, cereal slice, peanut butter, peanut butter squares
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16 squares
Calories 265 kcal
Author Taylor Harrison

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Squares

  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ¾ cup peanut butter smooth
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies
  • 2 cups cornflakes crushed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Brown Sugar Icing

  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp butter or margarine
  • 4-6 tsp cream or milk
  • 1 cup icing sugar

Instructions

Cereal Base

  1. Heat corn syrup and brown sugar in medium saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.

  2. Add corn flakes and rice cereal. Stir to coat well. Press into greased 9 x 9 inch or 8 x 8-inch pan.

Brown Sugar Icing

  1. Measure brown sugar, butter, and cream into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 1 minute. Cool.

  2. Add icing sugar to thicken. Beat with a spoon, adding more icing sugar or cream if necessary to get proper spreading consistency. Spread over top cereal base. Cuts into 16-36 squares.

Recipe Notes

Calories are based on cake being cut into 16 squares.