Name: Goody Goody Bars
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 cup packed (7 ounces/198 grams) light brown sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1 cup peanut butter; 1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts , chopped; 6 cups cornflakes; 1 cup (6 ounces/170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips , melted

Why This Recipe Works

To create our own version of the simple homemade Baby Ruth–like snacks called Goody Goody Bars, we melted the chocolate by microwave, 30 to 60 seconds. It was essential to grease the baking pan liberally. Otherwise our bars could easily stick to the bottom and sides, making it impossible to get them out in one piece once sliced.

Before You Begin

Melt the chocolate by microwaving the chips in a bowl until smooth, 30 to 60 seconds.

Instructions

Grease 13- by 9-inch baking pan. Bring sugar and corn syrup to simmer in large pot. Off heat, add peanut butter and peanuts, stirring until smooth. Add cornflakes and stir until incorporated.

Scrape mixture into prepared pan and press into bottom and corners with greased spatula. Drizzle melted chocolate over top and spread to cover. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Slice and serve. (Bars can be stored in airtight container for 2 days.)