Homemade Peanut Butter Chews

Recipe View 2 mins In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the corn syrup and granulated sugar. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Once boiling, continue to cook for exactly one minute. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the creamy peanut butter until it is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and homogenous. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gently fold in the cornflakes cereal, ensuring that each flake is evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture. Be careful not to crush the cereal. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto sheets of waxed paper or parchment paper. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chips are completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt the chips in a double boiler over simmering water. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Once melted, drizzle the chocolate and butterscotch mixture evenly over the peanut butter chews. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Allow the chews to cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate is set. This will take approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. Once set, the chews can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.