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Holiday Special K Bars

These Speical K Bars are super chewy, gooey, no-bake cereal bars loaded with peanut butter, chocolate, and sprinkles!! Like scotcheroos, but with Special K!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 9x13-inch pan
Calories: 352 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Bars
  • 5 to 6 cups Special K Cereal less cereal results in gooier bars
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup light-colored corn syrup
  • heaping 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping
  • one 12-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • holiday sprinkles as desired

Instructions

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  1. Make the Bars Line a 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. To a large bowl, add the Special K; set aside.
  3. To a medium, high-sided stockpot, add the butter and heat over medium-high heat to melt.
  4. After the butter is mostly melted, add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and whisk to combine. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring intermittently.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat, add the peanut butter, vanilla, salt, and whisk to incorporate.
  6. Pour mixture over the Special K and using a spatula, stir to toss and coat evenly.
  7. Turn cereal out into prepared pan, lightly pressing it with a spatula; set aside while you make the topping.
  8. Make the Topping
  9. To a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips, butter, and heat in 3-second bursts until chips and butter have melted and can be stirred smooth.
  10. Turn the chocolate topping out over the cereal, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula to distribute it.
  11. Evenly sprinkle with the sprinkles and allow bars and chocolate to set up before serving, about 2 hours. If you’re in a rush, you can put the pan in the fridge to save time.

Notes

  • Bars will keep airtight at room temp for 2 weeks and in the fridge for at least 1 month.
  • Recipe adapted from my Special K Bars.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 307mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 30g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 19x13-inch pan

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 352kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 307mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 30g 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.