Best 9 Homemade Peanut Butter Chews Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of homemade peanut butter chews! These irresistible candies, crafted with a harmonious blend of peanut butter, sugar, and butter, offer a burst of nostalgic flavors that will transport you back to simpler times. With a chewy texture that yields to a smooth, creamy center, peanut butter chews are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.

Our collection of recipes provides you with a variety of options to create these delectable candies at home. From the classic peanut butter chew recipe that captures the essence of this timeless treat to variations that incorporate different flavors and textures, there's a recipe here to satisfy every craving. Explore the richness of dark chocolate peanut butter chews, the tangy delight of lemon peanut butter chews, and the unexpected twist of bacon peanut butter chews.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to guide you through the process of making peanut butter chews, ensuring success even for novice candy makers. Clear instructions, helpful tips, and precise measurements ensure that your homemade peanut butter chews turn out perfectly every time.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether you're a seasoned candy maker or a beginner looking to impress your loved ones, our recipes for homemade peanut butter chews will surely become your go-to source for this classic confection.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS



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Have been making these since I was 15. Served in our school cafeteria for dessert and no one ever wanted to trade. They are requested for every gathering. I even sell them at our local bar and batches of them to friends who hate to cook.

Provided by candy kratzer

Categories     Candies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c sugar
1 c white corn syrup
1 c smooth peanut butter
2 Tbsp butter or marg.
6-7 c corn flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Put sugar, corn syrup, peanut butter, and butter in large non-stick pot. Bring to boil and constantly stir so it does not burn to bottom of pan. Use med to med.low heat.
  • 2. Once it starts to bubble on top, take off hot burner to a cool burner. Slowly add in corn flakes stirring in between so they all get covered. If a little to syrupy, add in the 7th cup of corn flakes.
  • 3. Let set a couple of minutes to cool for handling..With tablespoon form balls and put on wax paper on cookie sheet and let cool..If you want them to set faster, stick them in fridge for awhile but do not keep them in there, they will get to hard to eat. Makes approx. 35 balls depending on the size you make them. Store them in closed container wax paper in between layers.

SCHOOL DAYS PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS



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Here is the original recipe from the San Diego Unified School District Food Services Department (printed in the local paper). Does anyone remember these goodies? Brings back memories.....YUM!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 32 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter or 1 cup shortening, plus
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons shortening, plus
2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup rolled oats
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons peanut butter
4 1/2 teaspoons very hot water

Steps:

  • Combine butter, sugars, peanut butter, eggs and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix, creaming well.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add rolled oats and mix well.
  • Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
  • Mix until well blended.
  • Spread batter into a greased 12-by-18-inch cookie pan with sides.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Do not over-bake.
  • For the glaze: Combine powdered sugar and peanut butter.
  • Gradually add hot water.
  • Spread glaze on warm Peanut Butter Chews.
  • Cut while warm.
  • Cookies will be of a chewy consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.1, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 189.2, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 1, Sugar 20.8, Protein 4.3

TERESA'S PEANUT BUTTER CHEWS



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This recipe only has 4 ingredients in it and is soo easy to make. I cannot make enough of these for my family!

Provided by tcourto

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 7m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups corn flakes
1 cup white corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter

Steps:

  • Put corn flakes in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Bring corn syrup and sugar to boil in medium pan.
  • Remove from heat and add peanut butter, mix well.
  • Pour mixture over cereal and quickly mix well.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper.
  • Let cool. Place in airtight container.

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

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

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.

EASY SALTED PEANUT CHEWS



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Here's an easy homemade way to get the same great flavors of a favorite peanut candy bar.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 bag (10 oz) peanut butter chips
2 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in pan using floured fingers.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle marshmallows over crust; bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until marshmallows begin to puff.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, cook corn syrup, butter, vanilla and chips over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and nuts. Immediately spoon cereal mixture evenly over marshmallows. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Line the baking dish with parchment paper to prevent the chews from sticking.
  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar mixture reaches the correct temperature.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sugar mixture, as this can result in a hard and brittle candy.
  • Stir in the peanut butter until it is well combined and smooth.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Refrigerate the chews for several hours or overnight before cutting them into pieces.
  • Store the chews in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Homemade peanut butter chews are a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and chewy treat that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a homemade candy recipe, give these peanut butter chews a try!

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