Peanut Mallow Bars Recipe

Peanut Mallow Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Read reviews (2)

Rate recipe

Searching for the perfect combination of salty and sweet sensations? Well, look no further! Salted peanuts and rich caramel topping join marshmallow creme and brown sugar in these irresistible chewy bars. You won't be able to stop at just one! -Claudia Ruiss Massapequa, New York

This recipe is:

Contest Winning

[X]

Rate Peanut Mallow Bars Recipe

Click on stars to rate

Would you make this recipe again?

Write a review

[X]

Peanut Mallow Bars Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 36 Servings

15 25 40

Ingredients

1 cup chopped salted peanuts
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup cold butter
TOPPING:
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2/3 cup caramel ice cream topping
1-3/4 cups salted peanuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the peanuts, flour, oars, sugar, salt and baking soda; stir in the egg. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Spoon marshmallow creme over hot crust; carefully spread evenly. Drizzle with the caramel topping; sprinkle with peanuts. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 146 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 144 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Mallow Bars in Quick Cooking September/October 2001, p31