Ingredients

  • 6 c. corn flakes
  • 1 c. Spanish peanuts (if whole, chop coarsely)
  • 1 c. peanut butter
  • 1 c. white Karo syrup
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. white sugar
  • 6 plain Hershey bars

Method

  • Put first 2 ingredients into a large greased bowl.
  • Combine the next 4 ingredients in pan over low heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon until shiny.
  • Pour over flakes and nuts and mix. Press gently into a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  • (Dampen or oil hands to prevent sticking.) Break up the Hershey bars over cookie base. Heat briefly in oven to soften; spread.
  • Cut into pieces while base is still warm.
  • Freezes well.