When I was in college, there was a bakery inside the Student Union that had the most amazing, addictive treats known as “Special K Chewies”. They were the best peanut buttery, caramel-y, chewy blobs of goodness that served their purpose in rewarding myself after exams, written reports, or…if I happened to be in the vicinity of the Student Union. When I left IU, I missed my little chewies greatly, until a friend discovered the recipe in a church fundraising cookbook. In my heart, she may as well have discovered gold. To this day, they remain a favorite at family gatherings, and were the most popular item in my Jazzy Gourmet gift baskets. At Easter, I turn them into Easter egg nests and at Christmas, they become wreaths. The potential for creative expansion is endless.
I’m sorry to say that I don’t know the original author of the recipe. If someone has this information, please let me know so that I can give that person credit! In the meantime, have fun making these chewy blobs of goodness for yourself. One warning though–they are truly addictive!
Peanut Butter Caramel Chewy Easter Egg Nests
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Author: Sherry K
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
- 6 cups Special K cereal
Instructions
- Heat sugar and corn syrup in large pan on medium high heat. Stir with wooden spoon until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter. Add cereal and mix until well coated. Drop by large blobs onto wax paper and shape into nests. Let cool on the wax paper for about a ½ hour until nests are firm. Fill with jelly beans or molded chocolate eggs of your choice.
Notes
Recipe by Jazzy Gourmet Cooking Studio at http://jazzygourmetblog.com
© 2012 Sherry Klinedinst
All rights reserved. Repost with permission only.
© 2012 Sherry Klinedinst
All rights reserved. Repost with permission only.
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So cute!
Thank you Jeni!
This looks yummy! Please share this at Weekend Kitchen Creations, http://www.weekendkitchencreations.blogspot.com. Join us, share your delicious creation and get other scrumptious ideas.
Thanks for the invite, Jennifer. I just linked up!
Mmmm … looks yummy 🙂
Thanks Kara. My family can’t get enough of them!
These are so beautiful… can’t believe Easter is around the corner. thanks for sharing this with us on foodie friday.
Thanks Diane, and they are addictive too!
Thanks so much for sharing this with Foodie Friends Friday. These look so good and will make a great little Easter surprise.
Look forward to seeing you again soon,
Joanne/Winelady Cooks
Thanks for hosting such a great party each week!
What a great idea for an Easter treat! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
Thanks for hosting such a great party each week!
These are so stinkin’ cute! I love how versatile you mentioned they are for different occasions. 🙂
Thanks Bekah, they really are quite versatile!
Awesome Easter treat!! My kids would love to get into the kitchen, to help me with this one. Thanks for linking to Simple Supper Tuesday!
Thanks Cindy. Yes, the kids will love making these (and eating them too)!
Thanks for sharing at my Twirl & Take a Bow party! Have a great week.
Leslie
Thanks for hosting such a great party each week!
Cute nests! I’ve never seen those candies before!
Thanks Diana!
These are too darling to eat!
Thanks Melanie!
OMG, this is simply genius! These are so cute and easy to make! LOVE it!
I’d love for you to share this at my March Madness Party.
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Happy Hump Day!
Marilyn
Thanks for the invite, Marilyn. I guess I missed the linkup, but I saw some wonderful recipes while I was there!
These are going on my must-try list! They will be perfect to bring to Kiddo’s school. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Sarah. Let me know how they turn out!
So adorable. I love the swirly eggs.
Thanks, Marie!
Oh these are sooo tasty! And I loved what you’ve done with them to give them some Easter flair. I’ll have to try this with my son. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Madge. Let me know how they turn out!
We absolutely love your cute easter egg nests! Our kids will love making these! -The Six Sisters
Thanks so much. Let me know how they turned out!
These are one of my absolute favorites as well. I love how you made them into little nest. Perfect for Easter. Thanks so much for linking up to the Weekend Potluck.
~Kim
Thanks Kim. They are SO addictive, and quite versatile!
These Easter Egg Nests look delicious! I’ll definitely have to give them a try 🙂
Thanks for sharing at last weekends link party!
Hope you’ve had a fantastic week 🙂
Thanks Shauna. And thanks for hosting!
Hi Sherry,
I love your precious little baskets. Thank you so much for sharing this special recipe with Full Plate Thursday and enjoy your weekend.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Thanks Miz Helen, and thanks for hosting!
Sounds like fun! Thanks for sharing on Two Cup Tuesday at Pint Sized Baker. Hope to see ya again Monday night!
Thanks for hosting, Karyn!
These look so cute! My kids would love them. Just pinned!
Thanks Vicky. If the kids try them, let me know how they turned out!
Thanks for sharing at What to do Weekends Party. You helped make it great!! Linda
Thanks for hosting, Linda!
These are adorable and I love that they are so versatile!
Thanks Deborah. There is no end to the treats that can be made from this recipe!
I can see why you would search for that recipe! It sound great!! And such a fun way to show off those Easter egg candies!!!
Thanks Jocelyn. They are quite fun and versatile!
Oh my goodness these look and sound so yummy! You could probably make them with other cereals too – so fun! Thank you so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Yes, they are quite versatile!
Thank you for linking up at Fluster’s Creative Muster. Hope to see you next week!
Robin @ Fluster Buster
Thanks for hosting!
So cute! Thanks for sharing at Wicked Good Wednesdays!
Thanks Rachel, and thanks for hosting!
YUM! These look so delicious and adorable, too! Thank you so much for sharing with us at A Bouquet of Talent! So thrilled to have you share with us this week! Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
XO
Kathy
Thanks for hosting each week, Kathy!
Omigoodness, how good do these sound! anything with peanut butter and caramel is going to get my attention.
I’m with you, Linda. Anything with peanut butter and caramel cannot be bad! Thanks for stopping by!
They are my daughter’s favorite – anything with carmel.
I totally agree Ruth, caramel rules!
These look great!
Wonderful having you at Seasonal Sundays.
– The Tablescaper
Thanks for hosting!
My mother used to make these for me when I was a child. I made them for my kids and now for my grandkids. You are soooo right – they ARE highly addictive. I have never shaped them into cute holiday things like nests or wreaths, but that is a great idea and I will be doing that for every holiday. My mother used Wheaties instead of Special K. Either way, we try to convince ourselves that they are actually good for you. LOL
Thanks for sharing!