I am very very sorry. I really was hoping to keep up with this blog better, but I just don't have much time. Between all the appointments I've had lately, 2 very small children, and life in general, it's very hard to sit down long enough to type something out. Today though, Griffin is sleeping, Evan is watching cartoons, and I'm forced to relax a bit, because of this poopy hernia; so a blogging I will go.
This recipe came to me from my super awesome Grandma Keister. She used to make this a lot when I was little, and I love love love how it tastes, so about 10 years or so ago, I asked her for the recipe. I couldn't get over how ridiculously easy it is to make. Since then, I make it a few times a year, and it never lasts long in this house. Admittedly, mostly from me... cause I just CAN'T keep my hands off of it. The combination of sweet and salty, and of course caramel being my all time favorite treat; it's mmmm. Soooo mmmm.
Peanut butter Caramel Corn Chips:
aka Kookie Cookie (This is what my Grandmother calls it, so this is what it will forever be known as in my home.)
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 bag regular corn chips.
In a pot, on medium heat, mix together the peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar. I seem to have not taken all the pictures I needed, so here's a picture with them all just plopped in the pot, lol.
Stir this until completely melted and sugar is dissolved. This takes a little patience, but it is so worth it!
In a 9x13 pan, spread the corn chips out evenly. No need to grease the pan.
After the peanut butter mixture is done, pour it evenly on top the corn chips. That's it! You're done.
You need to let this sit for at least a couple of hours to let the caramel firm up. I usually let it sit overnight, but trust me, it's really really hard. When it's firm, just cut it into squares and enjoy. I also didn't take a picture of that, because by the time I remembered, it was mostly gone. Whoops. ;)
FYI: I am aware that this doesn't look like the most appetizing thing out there. In fact, I've been told that several times. They changed their tune, though, after they tasted it. If I weren't currently on a diet, I would be making myself some. Try it. You'll like it!
