One of my favorite chilled squares, this is Auntie Bessie’s recipe. Very rich and tasty.

Peanut Butter Squares
Ingredients
Base:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup Corn Flakes
- 2 cups Rice Krispies
Caramel Frosting:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 cup icing confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Base:
- Combine brown sugar and corn syrup. Heat over low heat on stovetop, or in the microwave, until the sugar is melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Fold in Corn Flakes and Rice Krispies.
- Press into an 8 inch square pan.
Caramel Frosting:
- Melt butter. Add brown sugar and stir over low heat for 2 minutes. Add milk and cook and stir until it comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add icing sugar. Beat until creamy. Stir in vanilla.
- Spread icing on top of the base. Refrigerate to set. Cut into squares. Can be stored at room temperature.
Notes
I have been making these for years this exact same recipe and it is my favorite and every one else who tastes it. We’ve taken it camping and I’ve made them when we’re camping. With the brown sugar icing it’s a great change from chocolate!
I love this recipe! I was afraid it was lost!
I tasted these at a church bazaar years ago and had to look so hard to find the recipe! Thank you for sharing!
Absolutely my favourite square of all time!! Very easy to make and always tasty ?
My mother(who is 90) introduced me to this recipe over 40 years ago through a bridge friend during a potluck lunch and I have been hooked ever since! (My husband thinks it is too sweet!!) Oh well… more for me!! ❤️
My mom made for all functions everyone asked for recipe. Been looking for it.. she used all rice crisp. I can’t remember how many cups she used though
I would try 3 cups.