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Honey Peanut Squares Recipe

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"I serve this soft, nutty candy every year at our Christmas open house," relates Norene Wright of Manilla, Indiana. "Honey roasted peanuts make this sweet treat even more special."

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Honey Peanut Squares Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 48 Servings

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Ingredients

4 cups honey-roasted peanuts, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 package (10-1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup peanut butter

Directions

Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle 2 cups peanuts in the pan.
In a saucepan, combine the milk, marshmallows, peanut butter chips, butter and peanut butter. Cook and stir until smooth. Pour over peanuts; spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts; press down. Cover and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
Lift foil out of pan; cut into squares. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 185 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 104 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Honey Peanut Squares in Taste of Home December/January 2000, p64

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