Old Fashioned Cornflake Candy

By RoketJSquerl

There are a few variations of it around these days, but this is the classic version, with the addition of some vanilla. Feel free to embellish to your heart's desire though, if you like. Coconut, peanuts, chocolate chips and raisins are a few of the typical, modern add-ins.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 cup of light corn syrup
• 1 heaping cup of creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, optional
• 4 to 6 cups of plain cornflakes

Preparation

Step 1

Butter a couple of baking sheets, or cover with parchment paper; set aside. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a large saucepan and cook, stirring regularly, over medium to medium high heat until mixture begins to boil. Remove from the heat; blend in the peanut butter and vanilla.

Add cornflakes, a cup at a time until mixture thickens. Working quickly, drop by spoonfuls on the prepared baking sheet and set aside to cool. Yield will depend on how large you make the clusters. Can also press out on a buttered 9 x 13 inch baking pan and cut into squares. Once dried and fully set, place into cupcake liners or bag individually.

~Cook's Notes~

Tip: Spray two spoons with non-stick spray and use one to scoop and one to push off.