Peanut Butter Krunchies

Posted by Mandy on December 13th, 2010. Filed under: Candies, Desserts, Holiday Favorites.

This is probably THE all-time favorite Christmas candy of anything that my family has ever made. I can only think of one person who doesn’t like these, and that’s my dad. But he doesn’t like peanut butter, so it’s a given he wouldn’t like these. I can’t imagine anyone ever not liking peanut butter because I hold that as one of my top five favorite things of all time, but I guess it’s different strokes for different folks. I made these last week for a party I was having over the weekend and within just a day or two they were gone. A little rat (named Matt, aka my hubby) kept sneaking in the tin of them after I’d go to sleep! He did leave me two of them though so I can’t complain too much. He’s already requested another batch so I’ll be making those soon this week. We’ll worry about the diet later I suppose. It is Christmas after all!

Grab these items when you run to the store:

Pour the corn syrup and sugar into a large metal pot (for lack of a better word).

Stir well and cook over medium-high heat until they are melted together.

Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until it’s all combined. Add cereal and stir again, until well combined. You’ll end up with a mixture that looks something like this.

Now grab a stick of butter, a couple spoons, and a friend to help you roll out the balls. Rub the stick of butter over your hands until they are covered. This will keep the mixture from burning your hands (it’s gonna be hot) and also keep it from sticking to you. Grabbing about a tablespoon at a time, roll the mixture into balls and place on waxed paper. Allow to cool and dry out somewhat before storing or else they’ll all stick together. Then grab the whole recipe and hide in a closet and eat every last one of them. Oh wait…that’s just what I want to do when they are finished but maybe you should do the right thing and share. :)

Peanut Butter Krunchies

1 cup corn syrup

2 cups crunchy peanut butter

1 cup sugar

5 cups Special K cereal

Melt sugar in corn syrup. Add peanut butter, stir until well combined. Add cereal and stir again until well combined. Roll into tablespoon-sized balls and place on waxed paper to allow to cool.

Note: When rolling into balls, the mix is extremely hot so coat your hands well with butter before rolling.

5 Responses to Peanut Butter Krunchies

  1. BJ Kirby

    Oh,we love these!Thanks for putting on your blog,when I am @ the store and don’t know what to cook I just pull your reciepes up and it makes my life a lot easier!Thanks Mandy

  2. Mandy

    I’m so glad it’s helping you out. :)

  3. Allie

    Holy Cow those look good! I may just have to make some tonight!

  4. Mandy

    You won’t be sorry! But I’m warning you, they are highly addictive!!! :)

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