'Not Nanaimo Bar' Squares

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Growing up for some reason we referred to these as 'Oh Henry Squares'. I've no idea why, but I have not served them without people requesting the recipe and rave reviews. I don't know the origin. It's just been passed on through my family.

Submitted by -Becky-
Updated on February 16, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 bars
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • ½ cup peanut butter

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup corn syrup

  • 2 cups cornflakes cereal

  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 2 tablespoons custard powder

  • ½ cup margarine, melted

  • 1 tablespoon warm water, or as needed

  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons margarine

Directions

  1. Grease an 8x8-inch square pan.

  2. Cook and stir peanut butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup together in a large pot over medium heat just until warm and well blended, about 3 minutes; remove from heat. Stir cornflakes cereal and crispy rice cereal into peanut butter mixture; press cereal mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

  3. Whisk confectioners' sugar and custard powder together in a bowl. Whisk 1/2 cup melted margarine gradually into custard mixture. Stir warm water into custard mixture to moisten to a spreadable consistency; spread evenly over cereal mixture.

  4. Melt chocolate with remaining 2 tablespoons margarine in a microwave-safe bowl, about 1 minute. Pour chocolate mixture over custard layer. Refrigerate cookies until chocolate is hardened, about 30 minutes; cut into 1-inch squares.

Cook's Note:

Can be made gluten-free by simply substituting both cereals with gluten-free versions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220 Calories
11g Fat
31g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Sodium 132mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 54mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.