Best 8 Butterscotch Cornflake Bars Recipes

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Butterscotch cornflake bars are a classic sweet treat that offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. These nostalgic bars are a perfect balance of sweet butterscotch and crunchy cornflakes, resulting in a delectable snack that is perfect for any occasion. With their ease of preparation and versatility, butterscotch cornflake bars have become a favorite among home bakers and dessert enthusiasts alike. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating the perfect butterscotch cornflake bars, providing you with a step-by-step recipe and helpful tips to ensure success. We will also explore variations on this classic recipe, allowing you to tailor the bars to your personal preferences and dietary restrictions.

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BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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Enjoy the wonderful butterscotch flavor and satisfying crunch of pecans in these Butterscotch Bars, cleverly made with Duncan Hines French Vanilla Cake Mix. It's easy, tasty and fun to share.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® French Vanilla Cake Mix
2 large eggs
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in butterscotch chips and pecans. Spread in pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 254.4 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

PEANUT BUTTER CORNFLAKE BARS



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Peanut butter cornflake bars were one of my favorite treats when I was a little girl. If you like chocolate, I have a friend who spreads 1 cup of melted chocolate chips over the top. Let the chocolate set before cutting into the bars. -Laura Campbell, Lisbon, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
6 cups cornflakes

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. pan; press lightly. Let stand until set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH DROPS



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Wonderful and addictive - and very easy to make!

Provided by Cindy Becker

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups cornflakes cereal

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter together. Remove from stove and stir in cornflakes. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Chill to harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 96.7 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

BUTTERSCOTCH SHORTBREAD BARS



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Make and share this Butterscotch Shortbread Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
  • Butter foil; set pan aside.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and baking powder; use a pastry blender and cut in ½ cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan; bake at 350° for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • In a saucepan, melt the remaining ¼ cup butter; stir in sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt.
  • Stir in cashews; bring mixture to boiling over med-high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove pan from heat; stir in whipping cream and vanilla.
  • Spread butterscotch mixture evenly over baked crust.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes more or until most of the surface is bubbly.
  • Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • Using foil, lift bars out of pan; carefully peel foil from sides of bars; cut into bars.
  • To store: place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover; store at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.2, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 93, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.8, Protein 1.2

BUTTERSCOTCH TREATS



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I got this recipe from a family member who brought it to every gathering...with good reason...it's so good! I made it once and took it to work. It was gone within 2 hours. I had to start making it a double batch just so everyone could have some. It is so easy, and so quick. It's a great last minute dish to take.

Provided by Lisa Sorrell

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 5m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (12 ounce) bag butterscotch chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
5 cups corn flakes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, melt chips and peanut butter in microwave by heating it on low to medium power and stirring every 30 seconds or so till melted.
  • Add corn flakes and mix till flakes are well coated with butterscotch mixture.
  • Spread into 9" by 13" cake pan and press down lightly with wax paper.
  • Cool about 30 minutes.
  • Cut and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Sodium 95.4, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 12.8, Protein 2.5

BUTTERSCOTCH CORNFLAKE BARS



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We all love butterscotch, my daughter helped come up with this one.

Provided by Kristin Miller @Kk723

Categories     Other Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 - 12 oz. bag butterscotch chips
1/2 cup(s) peanut butter
5 cup(s) cornflakes

Steps:

  • Spray a 13x9 pan with cooking spray.
  • In a larg bowl, melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter in the microwave. Start at 1 min., stir then microwave in 20 second intervals until melted. Usually 1 min. has worked for me.
  • Spread mixture into pan and gently press down mixture into pan. You might want to use wax paper or spray your hands with cooking spray.
  • Allow to cool and set up for about 30 mins.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL BARS



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If these bars have been refrigerated for more than 1 hour, let them stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting. Freeze.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
6 cups Special K
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in peanut butter until combined. Add cereal; toss to coat. Using a metal spatula, press mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. , In a microwave, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate until set. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER CORN FLAKE BARS RECIPE



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Categories     Dessert

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
3 cups corn flakes, crushed
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add in the peanut butter. Stir until it has melted. Stir in crushed corn flakes.
  • Press mixture into a greased 8"x 11" pan.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30-second increments until melted. Stir chocolate until smooth and spread on top of the peanut butter mixture.
  • Let cool until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 6145 kcal, Fat 356 g, SaturatedFat 110 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 2887 mg, Carbohydrate 591 g, Sugar 454 g, Protein 160 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This means using real butter, not margarine, and fresh cornflakes, not stale ones.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch cornflake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover cornflakes, and they are always a hit with kids and adults alike. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of these tasty bars in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give butterscotch cornflake bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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