These candies are lovingly referred to as "Wella's" in my family, after my beloved Grandma Lowella who used to make them for everyone.  I have been missing my Grandma so much today, and made these to feel closer to her.  They're the easiest thing in the world to make, and everyone loves them.  This is only a small portion of the batch.  I got 36 BIG candies out of my batch, but you could easily get twice that many if you made smaller candies, which you may want to do, especially if you're sharing with children.

What recipes do you make that have special meaning to you and your family?  What makes you feel connected to earlier generations?

"Wella's"
1 c. sugar
1 c. white corn syrup (like white Karo)
1 c. creamy peanut butter
4 c. Special K cereal (I used corn flakes, because it's what I had on hand)

Heat syrup and sugar until warm and very liquidy, and sugar is dissolved.  Remove from heat.  Add peanut butter and Special K; mix well.  Scoop out onto wax paper into bite size candies and let set until they reach room temperature and firm up.

I used a little scooper that will "push" the candy out, just like a tiny ice scream scoop.  I recommend something like that, or just use a big spoon with a smaller spoon to push the candy off.  It's pretty hot, and it's sticky, so if you get the hot goo on your fingers, it sticks and that's no fun.  Try to keep your hands out of it. :)