YaYa’s No Bake Peanut Butter Balls
Peanut Butter Balls are a no-bake, bite-sized treat that combines crunchy corn flakes with a sweet peanut butter mixture. They come together quickly and are perfect for holidays, parties, or just a little snack for the family. With only a few ingredients, you can create a chewy and crunchy candy that is both nostalgic and delicious.
Ingredients
- 6 cups corn flakes measured and set aside
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup white syrup Karo
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Measure corn flakes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and syrup. Heat over medium heat until it reaches a rolling boil. Remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla and peanut butter until smooth.
- Pour mixture over corn flakes and stir until evenly coated.
- Allow to cool slightly, then butter your hands and shape into 1-inch balls.
- Place on wax paper to set.
- Optional: add chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the mixture before rolling.
Yaya’s Tips for Success
Making Peanut Butter Balls is simple, but a few little tricks will help them turn out just right. Work quickly once you add the hot mixture to the corn flakes, since it sets fast. Cooling just slightly before shaping helps them stick together without burning your hands. Buttered hands are the secret to keeping them from sticking!
- Prepare your corn flakes in a big bowl before cooking the syrup mixture.
- Do not overcook the sugar and syrup; just boil until rolling, then remove.
- Let mixture cool just enough to handle but not so long that it hardens.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy.
Yaya’s Customization Ideas
These little treats are easy to adjust for different tastes.
- You can stir in mini chocolate chips, drizzle melted chocolate over the top
- Fold in chopped pecans or walnuts for a richer bite.
- If you like, try rolling them in powdered sugar or crushed peanuts.
For more no-bake ideas, you might enjoy my Magic Cookie Bars or Baked Red Pepper Jelly Dip for something savory to go alongside.
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