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Corn Flake Candy

Corn flake candy combines crunchy corn flakes with a smooth peanut butter and sugar syrup for an easy no-bake treat. The candies are dropped onto baking sheets and cooled at room temperature until set.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cooling 40 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 6 cups corn flakes

Equipment

  • 2 large rimmed baking sheets
  • 1 2-quart saucepan

Method
 

  1. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Place the corn flakes in a large heatproof bowl.
  3. Combine the sugar and corn syrup in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the mixture reaches a full boil, about 3 to 5 minutes; boil for 1 minute.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
  5. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the corn flakes and gently fold until evenly coated.
  6. Drop the mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Let the candies cool at room temperature until set, 30 to 45 minutes.

Notes

For evenly coated candies, fold gently but thoroughly while the peanut butter mixture is still warm. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; freezing is not recommended. For a gluten-free variation, use certified gluten-free corn flakes.