How To Make Special K Candy: A Sweet Treat Recipe
Introduction
If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make treat, look no further than Special K candy. This sweet and crunchy candy is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, and it's surprisingly simple to make. All you need are a few basic ingredients, and you'll have a batch of delicious Special K candy in no time.Ingredients
To make Special K candy, you'll need the following ingredients:- 6 cups of Special K cereal
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of light corn syrup
- 1 cup of peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Begin by lining a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set the dish aside for later. 2. In a large mixing bowl, measure out 6 cups of Special K cereal. Set the bowl aside for later. 3. In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of light corn syrup. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved. 4. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once the mixture reaches a boil, remove the pan from the heat. 5. Stir in 1 cup of peanut butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined. 6. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the Special K cereal in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to stir the mixture until the cereal is evenly coated. 7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, and use a spatula to spread it out evenly. 8. Melt 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the Special K candy. 9. Allow the candy to cool and set for at least 1 hour at room temperature, or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. 10. Once the candy has set, lift it out of the baking dish using the parchment paper. Cut the candy into small squares or bars.Nutrition
Special K candy is a sweet treat that should be enjoyed in moderation. Here's a breakdown of the nutrition information for this recipe:- Serving size: 1 piece
- Calories: 166
- Total fat: 7g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 85mg
- Total carbohydrates: 25g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 19g
- Protein: 3g