Cinnamon Cornflake Squares
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Cinnamon Cornflake Squares
Description
This recipe creates Cinnamon Cornflake Squares using corn flakes gently crushed and mixed into a warmed syrup of brown sugar, cinnamon, corn syrup, peanut butter, and butter. The warm mixture is pressed firmly into a parchment-lined baking dish to form a solid base. After cooling briefly, melted milk chocolate is spread over the top and allowed to set.
The bars offer a crunchy texture from the corn flakes with the sweetness and spiced warmth of cinnamon woven through the binding syrup. The milk chocolate topping adds a creamy contrast, while flaky salt can be sprinkled to balance sweetness and enhance flavor.
The squares are served at room temperature and are convenient for snacking or casual desserts. Their sturdy texture makes them easy to transport and enjoy on the go.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and consumed within one week. Melting the chocolate gently is important; heating in short intervals prevents burning to maintain smoothness and gloss.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup corn syrup
- 3 cups corn flakes lightly crushed
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- salt optional for topping, flakey
Instructions
- Line an 8X8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- Heat the brown sugar, cinnamon and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium high heat until it starts to boil slightly.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the butter and peanut butter until smooth and combined.
- Gently fold in the corn flakes.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl, heating it in 30 second intervals, until melted.
- Spread the melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter mixture and top with the flakey salt if using.
- Let sit at room temperature until the chocolate is fully set and then the bars are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover Cinnamon Cornflake Squares in an airtight container for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- Melt the chocolate topping carefully in 30-second intervals to avoid burning and achieve a smooth texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 242IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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