This treasured recipe, Eunice’s Peanut Butter Crunch Recipe, was first served at a Baptist Church dinner in South Coffeyville and famously was the first dessert to disappear from the table.

It’s made by melting sugar and Karo syrup together, then adding peanut butter until smooth. Pour the mixture over the cornflakes, stir to coat them thoroughly, and spoon onto wax paper to cool and set.

When ready, a sweet, crunchy, and very peanut-buttery treat awaits anyone quick to make something relatively easy.

What would you like about this recipe?

This is an emotionally comforting recipe because it is often associated with church feasts, family gatherings, or early memories from childhood.

It is so easy to prepare these peanut butter crunch that even new beginners can learn, and there’s no baking involved.

They are perfect for potlucks, bake sales, and even good gift items, as they become easy to carry and distribute once cooled.People can’t get enough of its taste, texture, and sentimental pull!

How to make Peanut Butter Crunch

The dish is accessible and easy to make since it requires common pantry ingredients such as cornflakes, peanut butter, sugar, and Karo syrup.

The main ingredient, of course, is peanut butter, which imparts nutty and creamy flavors that everyone likes. The crunch from the cornflakes wonderfully contrasts with the silky smooth peanut butter mixture.

Ingredients

Sugar = 1 cup
Light Karo syrup = 1 cup
Peanut butter = 1 1/2 cups
Corn flakes = 6 cups

Step by step instructions to make Peanut Butter Crunch Recipe

Step 1

After bringing the sugar and Karo syrup to a boil, turn off the heat.

Step 2

Stir in the cornflakes and peanut butter.

Step 3

Transfer to wax paper.

Step 4

Allow the mixture to settle until it becomes somewhat rigid.

Step 5

This recipe can also be made with any cereal.

Recipe Variations

Cereal

You can use any other crunchy cereal (Cheerios, Rice Krispies) to change the texture, or just because you have it.

Butter Variation

You can substitute cashew, almond, or sunflower seed butter for the nuts if you want a nut-free version or simply want to add a little taste difference.

Honey/maple syrup

You can also use honey or maple syrup to organically sweeten your peanut butter crunch.

Experience with chocolate

You may make your peanut butter crunch extra chocolatey by adding milk or dark chocolate chips if you’d like.

Nuts or Seeds

Add chopped pumpkin seeds, walnuts, or almonds for some crunch.

Dried Fruit

Add chopped dates, cranberries, or raisins for a chewy texture.

Ground Coconut

Browned, crushed coconut can be added for an appealing tropical taste.

Peanut butter without sugar

For a less-sweet peanut butter crunch, you can use unsweetened peanut butter or manage the quantities of sweet and unsweet peanut butter you are using.

Sugar-Free Cereal

Reduce your intake of processed sugars by switching to whole-grain or unsweetened cereal.

Recipe Tips

Here are some recipe tips to make the perfect peanut butter crunch:

Just until the sugar melts, heat the syrup and sugar together. If the mixture is overcooked, it may cool too hard.
To guarantee seamless inclusion, reheat the peanut butter a little or stir it over low heat if it’s stiff.
Carefully fold the cereal into the syrup mixture, being careful not to smash the flakes.
Form the clusters as soon as the mixture is finished because it will solidify as it cools.
To prevent sticking, allow the clusters to cool and solidify completely before storing.
Keep in a tightly sealed container. For a longer shelf life, refrigerate or store at room temperature for up to a week. Use parchment paper to keep the layers apart so they don’t stick.
For a finishing touch, drizzle the clusters with white or melted chocolate.
While the mixture is still warm, add crushed peanuts, colorful sprinkles, or a pinch of sea salt.

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