Salted Peanut Bars Recipe
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Salted Peanut Bars

By: Argo® 
"A layer of marshmallows is sandwiched between a buttery crust and a crunchy, chewy peanut topping for a sweet and salty snack. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen bars
 

Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 1 1/3 cups flour
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Argo® Corn Starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Argo® Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
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  • Topping:
  • 2/3 cup Karo® Light Corn Syrup
  • 2/3 cup butter OR margarine
  • 1 (10 ounce) package peanut butter chips
  • 2 teaspoons Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 2 cups salted peanuts

Directions

  1. For Crust: Mix flour, brown sugar, corn starch, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender OR two knives. Add egg yolks and vanilla. Mixture will be crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13 x 9-inch pan.
  2. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with marshmallows; return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, until marshmallows are puffy.
  3. Cool completely.
  4. For Topping: Heat corn syrup, butter and peanut butter chips in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Add vanilla, cereal and peanuts.
  5. Spread over baked crust; chill 1 hour or until firm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 319 | Total Fat: 18.6g | Cholesterol: 41mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by SUEJACKSON   view full review
Amazing and decadent treat! Made it with large marshmallows (what I had at the time) and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by sallysteff   view full review
Love these! I used a combination of milk choc and p.b. chips the first time and all p.b....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by shannonlesa   view full review
yummy.... if u didnt want the cookie on bottom just double the topping recipe an place on wax...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by Hick Chick   view full review
Nice peanut-y treats. It made a big batch and my Chickies loved them.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by GreenGirl24 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Followed recipe as written and turned out EXCELLENT. I brought them into work and they were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by lyndat   view full review
YUM! This takes a little time to make...but really worth the effort. Definitely a keeper!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by ekdriscoll   view full review
yum these are so good....taste like the candy..salted nut rolls...one of my favorites=]
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by Johanna   view full review
Absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and brought them to our church bake sale....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2011 by nebraskagirl   view full review
These are so good! The local cafe has these and I watched someone eat one after another while...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2012 by sweetserenade   view full review
Delicious as is ... no changes or any additions to this recipe. This is the second time I've...

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