Salted Peanut Chews

Name: Salted Peanut Chews
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup butter, softened, divided; 3 cups miniature marshmallows; 2 cups peanut butter chips; 2/3 cup corn syrup; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups crisp rice cereal; 2 cups salted peanuts

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min. YIELD: 2 dozen.

I took these great treats to an evening reunion. They disappeared fast, and soon people were asking for the recipe. —Irene Yoder, Millersburg, Ohio

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened, divided
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups peanut butter chips
2/3 cup corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups salted peanuts

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. Sprinkle with marshmallows and return to the oven for 3-5 minutes or until marshmallows begin to melt; set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the peanut butter chips, corn syrup, vanilla and remaining butter until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal and peanuts. Pour over prepared crust, spreading to cover. Cool on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 290 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 182mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

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