Down Mulberry Lane

Salted Peanut Chews - Recipe

This is an older family favorite.  If you like the old salted peanut chew candy bars, this will be similar, although not exactly the same.  I like it better.  *grin*  I haven't made if for quite some time, but was wanting something different for a change. 

Crust: 

1 1/2 c. flour

2/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/2 c. butter, softened

1 tsp. vanilla

2 egg yolks

3 c. miniature marshmallows

Topping:

2/3 c. corn syrup

1/4 c. butter

2 tsp. vanilla

12 oz. peanut butter chips

2 c. Rice Krispies cereal

2 c. salted peanuts

Instructions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine crust ingredients, except marshmallows until crumb mixture forms.

Press into bottom of ungreased 9 by 13 pan.

Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes until light golden brown.

Sprinkle with marshmallows and bake 1-2 minutes until they begin to puff. 

Cool while preparing topping.

Topping:

Heat in large saucepan corn syrup, butter, and chips until smooth and melted, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and add vanilla.

Stir in cereal and nuts.

Spoon over marshmallows and spread to cover.

Chill and cut into bars.

Enjoy!

~Melissa