Salted Peanut Squares

Name: Salted Peanut Squares
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 9-3/4 dozen.
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts, divided; 1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme; 36 miniature Snickers candy bars, chopped

If your gift list is long, here’s a yummy solution. The recipe makes nearly 10 dozen chewy, nutty, sweet-and-salty bars.

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts, divided
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
36 miniature Snickers candy bars, chopped

Directions

Sprinkle half of the peanuts into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat chips and butter at 50% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 20-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in sweetened condensed milk; cook, uncovered, on high for 1 minute.
Stir in marshmallow creme and candy bars. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Cover with plastic wrap; press down lightly.
Refrigerate until set. Cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.