Best 10 Homemade Peanut Butter Chews Recipes

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In the realm of delectable confections, few treats can rival the allure of homemade peanut butter chews. These bite-sized morsels, with their soft, chewy texture and rich, savory peanut butter flavor, have captivated taste buds for generations. For those seeking a delightful culinary adventure, creating homemade peanut butter chews is an endeavor that promises satisfaction. This comprehensive guide will take you through the steps of crafting these delightful treats, providing invaluable tips and tricks along the way to ensure a delectable outcome.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS



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The peanut butter chews that were sold in school cafeterias. I make these for my kids all the time, and sometimes drizzle chocolate and butterscotch on top of the cookies. Rich, but excellent!

Provided by Cindy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup corn syrup
1 cup white sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 ½ cups cornflakes cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine corn syrup and white sugar. Bring to a boil, boil for one minute, and remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Mix in cereal until evenly coated. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.
  • In a glass bowl in the microwave, or using a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips, stirring frequently until smooth. Drizzle on the top of the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 63.4 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by RJamoralin

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup sugar
6 ounces creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 cups corn flakes

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and syrup in saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, immediately remove from heat and stir in peanut butter. Add cereal and stir gently until all are covered. Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper and allow to cool.

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER TREATS



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Perfect for road trips, these peanut butter oatmeal balls won't stick to your hands. Keep them in the refrigerator for portable snacks. -Sonia Rohda, Waverly, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 15 treats.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey and vanilla. Stir in the milk powder, oats and graham cracker crumbs. Shape into 1-in. balls. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEANUT BUTTER CHEWIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: clear corn syrup, granulated sugar, peanut butter, vanilla extract, corn flakes cereal

Provided by Terri Burleson

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup clear corn syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ cups peanut butter, crunchy or smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups corn flakes cereal

Steps:

  • Put sugar and syrup in a saucepan, stir, and heat to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and add the peanut butter and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
  • In big mixing bowl, pour over the corn flakes. Combine gently so all the corn flakes are covered.
  • Drop by teaspoon onto foil. Makes a bunch. Allow to cool and set up, about an hour.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 16 grams

SUNNY PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS



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Your kids will love this 4-ingredient wholesome treat that goes together in minutes. Stovetop or microwave, you choose!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 bag (10 oz) marshmallows
5 cups Golden Grahams™ cereal

Steps:

  • Grease bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat peanut butter, butter and marshmallows, stirring constantly, until melted; remove from heat. Gently stir in cereal, 1 cup at a time, until evenly coated.
  • Press mixture evenly in pan with buttered spatula. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

CRISP PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2007! No baking needed! Just a few minutes of stove-top prep and you're on your way to a peanutty candy-like cookie.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
7 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Line 2 large cookie sheets with waxed paper or foil.
  • In 5-quart heavy Dutch oven, heat corn syrup to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in peanut butter until melted. Stir in cookie mix until well blended. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. (Candy thermometer should read 160°F.)
  • Immediately remove from heat. With wooden spoon or rubber spatula, gently fold in cereal and peanuts until well coated.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie slightly with fingertips. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS



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These are bar cookies from the San Diego City Schools food services department as printed in the paper. I have the original newspaper clipping.

Provided by mlaiuppa

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 32 squares, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 1/2 ounces softened butter
7 1/2 ounces brown sugar
14 ounces granulated sugar
9 ounces peanut butter
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
8 ounces all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup rolled oats or 1 cup shredded coconut
5 ounces powdered sugar
1 ounce peanut butter
2 tablespoons very hot water
2 teaspoons very hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine butter, sugars, peanut butter and vanilla. Cream until blended.
  • Add one egg at a time, beating until blended.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add rolled oats (or coconut) and mix.
  • Add dry ingredients to creamed sugar butter mixture until blended.
  • Spread batter into a greased 12 x 18 sheet pan (Also called a half sheet or 2/3 sheet pan available from restaurant supply houses.).
  • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Cookies should have a chewy consistency.
  • Remove and cool for 15-20 minutes while you make icing.
  • Prepare icing: Combine powdered sugar and peanut butter.
  • Add very hot water and beat well until smooth consistency.
  • Spread on cookies while still warm. Let them cool another 15-20 minutes before cutting.
  • After cutting, remove from pan to finish cooling.
  • Can be cut into 2 inch to 3 inch squares. Can make three dozen depending on size of bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.9, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 33.7, Sodium 182.1, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 24.1, Protein 4.1

PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS



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Easy and Delicious! You can use regular or chunky peanut butter. I like chunky.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup peanut butter
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup white sugar
3 cups cornflakes cereal

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, mix together the peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil, remove from heat.
  • Add cereal, mix well and mold into small balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 108.4 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

SALTED PEANUT CHEWS



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I took these great treats to an evening reunion. They disappeared fast, and soon people were asking for the recipe. -Irene Yoder, Millersburg, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened, divided
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups peanut butter chips
2/3 cup corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. , Sprinkle with marshmallows and return to the oven for 3-5 minutes or until marshmallows begin to melt; set aside. , In a large saucepan, cook and stir the peanut butter chips, corn syrup, vanilla and remaining butter until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal and peanuts. Pour over prepared crust, spreading to cover. Cool on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS



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This is a easy snack. If you use the clear corn syrup this recipe is okay for any child that is on a diet where they cannot have any food coloring, dyes, or such. My ex SIL's son was on a diet for A.D.D. This was one of his favorite treats he could have.

Provided by Tiggrr

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 16-20 Squares

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 cups Rice Krispies
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
3/4 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Pour cereal into large bowl.
  • In saucepan combine sugar& corn syrup.
  • Stir.
  • occasionally, bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • and boil 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, stir in peanut butter until smooth.
  • Pour over cereal, stir to coat well.
  • Press evenly into 9 inch square pan coated.
  • with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Cool completely.
  • Invert pan on cutting board.
  • and cut into bars.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality peanuts for the best flavor.
  • Roast the peanuts before using them to enhance their flavor and make them easier to blend.
  • Use a food processor or high-powered blender to get a smooth and creamy peanut butter.
  • Add honey or maple syrup to taste, depending on your desired sweetness level.
  • Stir in vanilla extract and salt to enhance the flavor of the peanut butter chews.
  • Press the peanut butter mixture firmly into a 9x13 inch pan to ensure even thickness.
  • Chill the peanut butter chews for at least 2 hours before cutting them into squares, to allow them to set properly.
  • Store the peanut butter chews in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

Conclusion:

Homemade peanut butter chews are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these classic candies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you're looking for a nostalgic snack or a unique gift idea, these peanut butter chews are sure to be a hit. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give this recipe a try and see for yourself how easy it is to make delicious peanut butter chews at home.

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