K-Lusters (No Bake Cookies)

"Chewy, peanut-buttery, not too sweet, and very addictive! This is a childhood favorite (I was a child in the 70's), and I'm surprised not to find the recipe anywhere online. I would have thought it as common as the chocolate oatmeal no-bake cookies that are everywhere, with many variations. K-Lusters get rave reviews from everyone who tries them, and are great to make in the summer when you don't want to turn on the oven. (I grew up in a tropical climate, and this was often our reason for making them!) The recipe would also be good to take on a camping trip--you could stir up a batch in the afternoon and thrill everyone around the campfire that evening! My recipe is from a community cookbook published by missionary wives in the Philippines, but I've always assumed the name came from "Special K' or was on a Kellogg's corn flakes box. That's just a guess, however, since I haven't learned anything from my online research."
 
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
18 cookies
Serves:
18
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ingredients

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directions

  • Combine sugar and corn syrup in a large saucepan, then bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla.
  • Add the corn flakes and stir until mixture is well combined.
  • Drop rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper or a buttered cookie sheet, pressing together a bit with your fingers if necessary. Let cookies cool at room temperature until firm.
  • Alternatively, you may press the mixture into a buttered 8 or 9 inch square pan, and cut into squares when cool.

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<p>I've been baking since I was six years old...but I rarely go beyond the basics. I love recipes that are easy, predictable, and delicious! When I'm tired or a bit down, baking relaxes me and cheers me up. Since I'm maintaining a substantial weight loss (or trying to, anyway!), I can't put too many temptations before myself, so I try to do it when there are people around to enjoy the results. I love baking people happy!</p>
 
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