Chocolate and Peanut Butter is a classic combination that only gets better when mixed with frosted cornflake cereal and marshmallows. These chocolate-drizzled tiger paws cereal bars are not only good...they're GRRREAT!
Today I'm sharing a recipe for something that I haven't made since my boys were little.
These no-bake tiger paw cereal bars are always a huge hit and since they're a no-bake treat, they're super simple for anyone to make.
**Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Peanut Butter and Chocolate Tiger Paws Cereal Bars is available at the end of this post. OR you can hit the "jump to recipe" button (found above) to be taken directly to the recipe.
The ingredient list:
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- mini marshmallows
- sweetened cornflake cereal
- creamy peanut butter
- chocolate chips
- butter
- pure vanilla extract
Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- heavy bottom saucepan
- extra large mixing bowl
- medium microwave-safe bowl
- spatula
- 13 x 9 pan
- measuring cups and spoons
Why this recipe works?
These Chocolate Drizzled Peanut Butter Tiger Paws are very similar to those little puffed rice cereal treats (you know the ones).
The difference is that in place of the puffed rice cereal, sweetened corn flakes are used along with creamy peanut butter.
They're then mixed with melted marshmallows and butter (how bad can that be?) and then pressed into a 9 x 13 pan.
Once cooled, they're cut into squares and drizzled with melted chocolate...making them not only good but GRRRREAT!!
Can chunky peanut butter be used in this recipe?
Yes! Swap out an equal amount.
Can other kinds of nut of butter be used for this recipe?
Yes! Swap out an equal amount of your favorite nut butter.
Can the chocolate be omitted from this recipe?
Sure thing. It's completely up to you!
Can other forms of flavoring chips be used?
Of course!
Why not try white chocolate chips or even cinnamon chips for something completely different.
Can add-ins be used for this no-bake cereal bar recipe?
Oh yum! Let's make a list of some...
- toffee chips
- crushed cookies
- mini candy pieces
- gummy snacks
- jelly beans
- broken candy bars
- cinnamon candy
- chopped nuts
- pretzel pieces
- peanut butter filled pretzels
- caramel corn
- jimmies
- brownie pieces
- You get the idea. Go wild and have fun!
Can other cereals be used?
Yes! Sure!
The name Tiger Paws Cereal Bars stems from the fact that these are made from sweetened frosted cornflakes, but I'm good with any type of cereal swap-out you'd like to make.
It's completely your call!
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Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today's easy no-bake cereal bar dessert recipe.
Tiger Paws Cereal Bars
Ingredients
- 1 bag 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 5 cups of sugar-coated cornflake cereal
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the marshmallows and stir occasionally until fully melted.
- Stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, and the cornflake cereal.
- Press the mixture evenly into a 9 x 13 pan, and allow it to completely cool.
- Once cooled, cut the tiger paws into squares and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on medium-low power at 30-second intervals (stirring after each interval) until completely melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the tiger paws cereal bars and allow the chocolate to set and harden.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's easy and delicious no-bake tiger paws cereal bars recipe as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!
wilhelmina says
Delicious! It's so easy to whip up a batch of these treats and it's a great recipe for my daughter to help with. Definitely a keeper!
Renée says
This is a great recipe for kids to help with.
Glad you like them, Wilhelmina!
Take good care,
Renee
Renée says
That's awesome. I know you'll really enjoy them.
Renee
Jennie Phaneuf says
Wow, these look good. I'll take two. Pinned.
Sarah Reid says
Love how simple but decadent these are!
Barb | Creative Culinary says
I recently made some rice krispie treats with peanut butter and chocolate; something about that combination of crispy along with chocolate and peanut butter was SO good. These look similar and am now dying to try Frosted Flakes - boy is that a blast from the past!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Chocolate and peanut butter is my most favorite combination EVER! Love these bars and wish I had one right now for a little late night snacking 🙂
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
I love that you used Frosted Flakes instead of Rice Krispies cereal! They look fantastic! I have some leftover Corn Flakes that would probably taste awesome in these bars.
Erin Dee says
Oh my gosh. I LOVE peanut butter and cornflake treats. They're way more addicting than you'd figure for cereal and peanut butter! These look especially awesome. 🙂
Cookin' Canuck says
What a fun take on Rice Krispies treats! I have a feeling my kids would think these were g-r-r-e-e-a-a-t!
Paula-bell'alimento says
Now that's one tiger paw I wouldn't mind coming in contact with!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
I never had these made with sugared corn flakes, different!
Carla says
I never heard of tiger paws, so I was very intrigued to read about your recipe when you signed up. I'll have to try these out as Frosted Flakes was one of my favorite cereals growing up.
Lana | Never Enough Thyme says
Oh my gosh, those sound delicious! Chocolate and peanut butter are just one of those perfect combinations, aren't they!?
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
I saw these on Instagram and knew I had to come over for the recipe! Yum!
The Food Hunter says
This is now my favorite day...who knew 🙂
Liz Berg says
Oh, these are a blast from the past! LOVE these babies!!!
The Cooking Actress says
so crunchy and simple and delish!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
I think this is the perfect way to celebrate National Chocolate Peanut Butter Day! YUM!
Erin says
Mmm I love making cereal bars with more than puffed rice cereal! Especially if there is peanut butter involved!
Lisa @ Snappy Gourmet says
Only 6 ingredients? Amazing! My kids will LOVE these!!
The Redhead Baker says
Oh. My. Goodness. These look SO DELICIOUS! Adding these to my "must-make" list!
Shashi Charles says
Good golly - these sound fabulous!
BecHeflin says
Oh my gosh, I haven't eaten Frosted Flakes since 1992, when I was pregnant with my son. I ate them obsessively for 5 months straight and never touched them after that! I may have to try them again 🙂
Toni says
Oh my, don't these look wonderful!
Renee says
I love these treats! I even have a bag of marshmallows in my pantry that I need to use.