Peanut Chewies Recipe
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Peanut Chewies

By: Diane 
"Salty and sweet combination. This recipe is a 'keeper'!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 2/3 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups peanut butter chips
  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 2 cups salted peanuts (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla and egg yolks. Mix on low speed with an electric mixer until crumbly.
  3. Press firmly into bottom of 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake 12- 15 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Immediately sprinkle marshmallows over top and return to oven for 2 - 2 1/2 minutes. Let cool while preparing topping.
  5. To Make Topping: In a large saucepan over low heat combine corn syrup, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 2 teaspoons vanilla and peanut butter chips until smoothly melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in cereal and nuts. Immediately spoon over marshmallows, spreading to cover. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into 36 bars.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 230 | Total Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 22mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2006 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
Very tasty! My crust wasn't at all crumbly as one reviewer said her's was. But I pressed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by bellydancer   view full review
These are good bars. I used unsalted peanuts as that was all I had, I think it would best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2006 by KRANEY   view full review
These were great! They taste just like a PayDay candy bar. I was just a little disappointed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2006 by JACKIEAE   view full review
I've made these twice now; they're simple and tasty. I made them as written the first time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2006 by JANICE571   view full review
These were great, everyone loved them. I don't make them often because you just can't stop...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2012 by Gramikat Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent, almost like a candy rather than just a cookie. Very good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2002 by kamarce   view full review
Great cookie if the kids like peanuts. Tastes similar to the "Payday" candy bar.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2004 by TOQueen   view full review
After making this the first time, I constantly get request to bring this to parties and to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2012 by conniey   view full review
These bars were a big hit with our friends at dinner last night. I was even asked for the...

 

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