Classic No-Bake Special K Bars – Chewy, Chocolatey, & Easy!
If you grew up loving chewy, chocolatey Special K Bars, you're not alone! This no-bake recipe has stood the test of time—with creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and just the right amount of crunch. These bars come together in 30 minutes or less and never last long!
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 236Kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup Peanut butter
- 6 cups Special K cereal
- 1¼ cup butterscotch chips
- 1¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add corn syrup and sugar. Heat until you see bubbles around the outside edge of the pan.
- Add the peanut butter. Stir until well combined and take off heat
- Add peanut butter mixture onto 6 cups Special K cereal in a large bowl.
- Stir until cereal is evenly coated.
- Press into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Gently heat both the butterscotch and chocolate chips until melted. Either use a double boiler or a microwave. Don't overheat or the chocolate changes texture and isn't smooth.
- Once the chips are melted, pour over the cereal mixture and spread evenly. It's a fairly thin layer and that's all you need!
- Place in refrigerator to cool - about an hour.
- Cut into small squares (or large ones if you are feeding teens :) ).
Notes
Helpful Hint - When trying to spread the cereal mixture, spray nonstick spray onto the back of a large spoon or spatula (while over your kitchen sink). The cereal mixture will be easier to spread this way.
It's okay to use a little pressure to compact and flatten the cereal mixture.
How to Store
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. They can be refrigerated but should be allowed to come to room temperature before eating, or they will be hard. Wrap well if freezing. Place parchment paper between layers. Make sure to give enough time to warm to room temperature before eating.
It's okay to use a little pressure to compact and flatten the cereal mixture.
How to Store
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. They can be refrigerated but should be allowed to come to room temperature before eating, or they will be hard. Wrap well if freezing. Place parchment paper between layers. Make sure to give enough time to warm to room temperature before eating.
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
Serving: 1g | Calories: 236Kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg