Bradshaw Busters

The 1970's. The Steelers. The Snack. This was first published in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette -- during the years of the Immaculate Reception. Its a family favorite and kids love it. Prep time includes the time it takes to either press into a pan or drop onto waxed paper.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 24-36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  light Karo syrup
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup creamy peanut butter
• 2  cups  corn flakes
• 1  cup  Rice Krispies (or any other cereal you like)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan (I use my dutch oven) dissolve brown sugar and Karo syrup over medium heat.
2. Do not boil.
3. Remove brown sugar and Karo syrup from heat.
4. Add peanut butter and vanilla until thoroughly mixed and peanut butter is incorporated.
5. Quickly stir in cereals.
6. Either press into a 9x13 pan to cut into bars, or drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper.
7. You'll get 2-3 dozen"cookies" depending on the size.