21-Second Candy

Cook: 3 min Cuisine: American

A quick, crunchy treat combining sweet, nutty, and chocolate flavors with cereal and peanuts, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or sharing at parties.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. light Karo syrup
  • 1 1/4 c. peanut butter
  • 4 c. Cocoa Puff cereal
  • 1 c. peanuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring sugar and light Karo syrup to a rolling boil and cook for 21 seconds.
  2. Remove from heat and add peanut butter, stirring until smooth.
  3. Fold in Cocoa Puff cereal and peanuts (if using).
  4. Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

370 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.1g 28% DV
Total Fat 24g 31% DV
Carbs 29.1g 11% DV
Fiber 13.8g 49% DV
Sugar 3.1g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 316.5mg 14% DV
Potassium 920.3mg 20% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 61.5mg 5% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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