Pay Day Candy Bar
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible homemade Pay Day Candy Bar recipe—an effortless no-bake treat that perfectly balances salty and sweet flavors. Featuring layers of crunchy salted peanuts and a luscious, creamy nougat made from melted peanut butter chips, mini marshmallows, and sweetened condensed milk, these bars are a nostalgic twist on the classic candy. Ready in just 25 minutes, they're easy to make and ideal for sharing at parties, packing in lunchboxes, or enjoying as a decadent snack. With its delightful combination of textures and rich peanut flavor, this DIY Pay Day bar will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for peanut butter lovers and when you're craving a simple yet satisfying dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Peanut butter chips
- 3 cups Mini marshmallows
- 3 cups Salted peanuts
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Spread half of the salted peanuts evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter chips, unsalted butter, and sweetened condensed milk over low heat. Stir constantly until the peanut butter chips and butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Add the mini marshmallows to the saucepan and continue stirring until they are fully melted into the mixture. This creates a creamy nougat base.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
Pour the nougat mixture over the layer of peanuts in the baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the peanuts.
Sprinkle the remaining salted peanuts evenly over the top of the nougat layer, gently pressing them down so they stick to the nougat.
Allow the candy to cool completely at room temperature for about 1–2 hours, or refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to firm up faster.
Once set, lift the candy out of the baking dish using the edges of the parchment paper (if used). Cut into 16 equal-sized bars for serving.
Store the homemade Pay Day bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 448.5 g | 575% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.7 g | 688% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 68.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 197 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 3630 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 677.5 g | 246% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.2 g | 147% | |
| Total Sugars | 522.8 g | ||
| Protein | 186.3 g | 373% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1401 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 5628 mg | 120% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
