Introduction: Special K Bars
These bars were a hit long before Special-K cereal began marketing its low calorie versions. Don't slouch on the ingredients as they are best savored in their full-fat, full-sugared state.
Step 1: Ingredients
5 cups Special-K cereal
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
Step 2: Method
Place cereal in large bowl and set aside.
Combine sugar and corn syrup in medium sized heavy saucepan. Heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture just comes to a boil.
Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter.
Pour mixture over cereal and carefully stir with a rubber spatula.
Spread mixture in a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips evenly over the top. Place in a 300 degree oven for just a few minutes until chips are soft.* Use a knife or spatula to spread chips together and frost bars.
Allow frosting to set, and cut into 24 to 36 bars.
Step 3: Enjoy!
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11 Comments
11 years ago on Introduction
I will be making these. They look much better than any recipe I have seen. So rich!
Thanks for sharing!
Sunshiine
11 years ago on Introduction
Those look absolutely delicious! I love bars where cereal is mixed with peanut butter! I'm going to be making this soon!
11 years ago on Introduction
I know this recipe as Scotcharoos, although those are made with Rice Krispies instead of Special K. They were one of my favorite recipes as a kid. I'm kind of curious now how it'd taste with other cereals as well.
11 years ago on Introduction
I love this recipe, so simple to remember and looks so yummy! Good luck chicky!
11 years ago on Introduction
These are amazing. I make them when the comfort food feeling is needed. They bring back fun memories of straigtening the line !
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I think we may have straightened some of each other's lines, back in the day. :)
11 years ago on Introduction
Would I be called a heathen for asking if crunchy peanut butter is allowed :)
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Absolutely not...use whatever peanut butter you prefer. :)
11 years ago on Introduction
Oh wow!! I've never had this version....i MUST try...YUM
11 years ago on Introduction
Wow, those look yummy!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Thank you! :)