Cocoa Peanut Squares

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Chewy, chocolatey peanut squares with a crispy cereal crunch, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or sharing at parties with rich cocoa and nutty flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Karo syrup (light or dark)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  • 3 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal

Instructions

  1. Combine Karo syrup and brown sugar in a 3-quart saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently until mixture bubbles around edges of the pan.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Stir in peanut butter until completely mixed.
  4. Add Cocoa Krispies cereal, stirring until coated with the syrup mixture.
  5. Press the mixture into a greased 8 x 9-inch pan.
  6. Cool at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  7. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

429 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 18.4g 24% DV
Carbs 60.6g 22% DV
Fiber 10.5g 37% DV
Sugar 45g 90% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 148mg 6% DV
Potassium 862.5mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 65.8mg 5% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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