Peanut Butter Krunchers

Peanut butter lovers beware; these Krunchers are addictively delicious. And they only take 15 minutes.

Ingredients

750 ml or 3 cups Special K* Original cereal
50 ml or 1/4 cup coarsely chopped peanuts (optional)
250 ml or 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
2 ml or 1/2 tsp baking soda
125 ml or 1/2 cup margarine or butter
125 ml or 1/2 cup peanut butter
125 ml or 1/2 cup granulated sugar
125 ml or 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
5 ml or 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Place 250 ml (1 cup) of crushed cereal in shallow dish or pan; stir in peanuts.

2. Sift together flour and baking soda. Set aside.

3. Place margarine, peanut butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large mixing bowl; beat until well blended. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients and the remaining 250 ml (1 cup) of crushed cereal; mix until thoroughly combined. Portion dough by level measuring tablespoon; shape into balls. Roll balls in reserved cereal-peanut mixture. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with back of fork or bottom of glass.

4. Bake in oven at 175°C (350°F) about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove immediately from baking sheets; cool on wire racks.

In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used. This recipe has been tested using Kellogg's* products. Results with other products may vary.