How to Make Cornflake Candy

Like most traditional Southern dishes, cornflake candy probably made its way into the hearts and stomachs of America by way of necessity; the ingredients are inexpensive, the candy doesn't take long to make and it has a nutty, caramel goodness that satisfies the sweetest cravings. You probably already have the ingredients -- peanut butter, cornflakes, sugar and light corn syrup -- in your cupboard, so take a step back in time and recreate the happiness you felt when you first tried this sticky, satisfying treat.

Things You'll Need

Sugar
Light corn syrup
Peanut butter

Corn flakes
Parchment paper

Instructions

Combine equal parts corn syrup, peanut butter and sugar in a large saucepan. You need a cup of each to make 1 batch of candy.
Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cornflakes. You need 5 cups of cornflakes for every 1 cup of sugar.
Drop the mix by heaping spoonfuls onto parchment paper and allow it to cool. Alternatively, you can press the candy mixture into a dish lined with parchment paper and cut it into squares after it cools.

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