Comments on: No-Bake Stovetop Peanut Butter Special K Cookies

By: Suzie the Foodie

Suzie the Foodie — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 15:32:04 +0000

In reply to Melanie. Hope you enjoyed it!

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 22:12:25 +0000

In reply to Debby& my husband!. This looks amazing. I also have MS. I love recipes like this easy but you tried

By: Peggy V

Peggy V — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 14:31:47 +0000

In reply to Kay Smith. Granny K, I grew up in the RGV of south Texas, and when I found this recipe it reminded me of little treats that were occasionally served at school. I loved them so much that the cafeteria ladies would give me one during recess when I stuck my head in to say good morning. I wonder if it was May? I attended school in the mid-sixties in Comera or Combs, close to Harlingen. Thanks for sharing your story. And thanks Susie, I was so happy to find this recipe. I’ve made them several times. I like to substitute 1/4 cup of the corn syrup with maple syrup.

By: Kay Smith

Kay Smith — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:20:33 +0000

Suzie, you cannot begin to understand how surprised and delighted I was to see this recipe on the internet. Additionally, your narrative and photos are spot-on.
I have never been a huge fan of PB with the exception of straight up off the spoon or these jewels of goodness. I first encountered the recipe for Special K & Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies about 1958 (yes I am that OLD!). We lived in the Rio Grande Valley of Deep South Texas. My Mom and Grandmother had a neighbor-friend May, who worked as the cafeteria manager at our local elementary school. Back in those days Schools received “commodities” such as bologna, butter, sugar, flour cheese, powdered milk, pasta and peanut butter to name a few. Every resourceful school cafeteria manager was on the lookout for inexpensive, new and different ways to put these commodities to use in a manner that was tempting to everyone. I doubt the schools were held to the strict nutrition standards as today’s schools. These little golden lumps of goodness were a treat we would find on our lunch trays every so often and they were a super favorite of most every kid and teacher alike. Our friend May passed this recipe to my Mom and grandmother.
Regardless the venue, be it church or Scout Camp this recipe is a 5 star ***** go to. I never had to take any home from an event. More often than not, they are the first sweets to disappear. They are not only addictive; they stand up well in most any environments as well as being inexpensive and incredibly portable. I have tried a number of variations using other cereals none were as good as the original Special K. Additionally, I have tried a variety of add-ins like chocolate chips etc. but with little enthusiasm. Although, I have used Crunchy PB rather than Smooth and found them just as appealing. The recipe has now been passed on to my daughter and grandchildren and now it appears the WWW.
Someone commented on using a microwave… We did not have microwaves back in my day so it never occurred to me to use one for this recipe. I am too old-fashioned to change methods now.
Oh My, There is a Granny I My Kitchen!
Love, Granny K.
Aka: Crosspatch

By: Kay Smith

Kay Smith — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:20:33 +0000

By: Suzie the Foodie

Suzie the Foodie — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:36:39 +0000

In reply to Debby& my husband!. Yes! It makes a good coating, doesn't it? I hear you on being housebound Debby but am glad that the walker helps you get outside once the weather improves.

By: Debby& my husband!

Debby& my husband! — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 17:28:04 +0000

In reply to Debra She Who Seeks. I use Special K cereal in my chicken recipe's too. Enjoy no bake cookies , now my MS keeps me house bound until the weather allows outside, then my walker can get me outside!

By: Suzie the Foodie

Suzie the Foodie — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 02:29:10 +0000

In reply to Jeremiah 29:11. Never worked with almost butter before Jeremiah but smart idea to put butter on your hands to roll out those balls!

By: Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29:11 — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 07:27:48 +0000

Has anyone tried substituting Almond butter for the Peanut butter? I’m sure there would need to be some adjustments because of the difference in consistency. Also, we used to butter our hands and roll these into bite-size balls! They make a great addition to a cookie tray or packaging cookies for a Christmas gift. With the various kinds of cereals that were mentioned, I also thought about “crispies” that come in red & green (for Christmas), or pastels for Spring… lots of new ideas to enjoy these during every season! Thanks, everyone!

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