Salted Peanut Chew Bars

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 17 Minutes

Ready In: 32 Minutes

Servings: 4

These are reminiscent of a popular candy bar and are sure to be a family favorite.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups flour

2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 egg yolks

3 cups miniature marshmallows

2/3 cup corn syrup

1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter

1 (12 ounce) package peanut butter chips (2 cups)

2 -2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal

2 -2 1/2 cups salted peanuts

2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine all crust ingredients except marshmallows and stir at low speed until crumbly.
3. Press firmly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
4. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
5. Remove from oven.
6. Immediately sprinkle with marshmallows.
7. Return to oven and bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows just begin to puff.
8. Cool while preparing topping.
9. In a large saucepan, combine all topping ingredients except cereal and peanuts; heat just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.
10. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and peanuts.
11. Immediately spoon warm topping over marshmallows; spread to cover.
12. Refrigerate until firm.
13. Cut into bars.

By RecipeOfHealth.com