Salted Peanut Chews

I made these Peanut Chews for my husband. He LOVES peanut butter. He loves it so much that he eats it every day…throughout the day…

He is a peanut butter fiend. So, I figured this recipe was right up his alley! Believe me when I tell you that when he tried them he wanted to marry me all over again. lol

These Salted Peanut Chews are dangerous. The texture and flavors together are amazing, and just might drive you to eat the whole pan. I have to get them out of my house ASAP.

INGREDIENTS

Base:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg yolks
3 cups miniature marshmallows

Topping:
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 bag (10 ounces) peanut butter chips

2 cups crisp rice cereal

2 cups salted peanuts

INSTRUCTIONS

Makes 36 Bars
Prep Time: 35 Minutes

Start to Finish: 1 Hour 35 Minutes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.  In a large bowl, beat all base ingredients except marshmallows with an electric mixer on low speed until crumbly.  Press mixture firmly in the bottom of an ungreased 13 X 9-inch pan.

2. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.  Immediately sprinkle marshmallows over the base; Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until marshmallows just begin to puff.  Cool while preparing topping.

3. In a 3-quart saucepan, mix all topping ingredients except cereal and peanuts.  Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.  Remove from heat.  Stir in ceral and peanuts.  Immediately spoon warm topping overmarshmallows; spread to cover. Work quickly. The mixture will begin to harden!  Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.  For bars, cut into 6 by 6 rows.

Enjoy!

Recipe and Photo courtesy of  Fabulous Foods.