Salted Peanut Chews
Indulge in a nostalgic treat with these irresistible Salted Peanut Chews, the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and chewy textures. Featuring a golden, buttery crust as the base, these bars are topped with a fluffy layer of melted marshmallows and a rich, crispy peanut butter filling loaded with crushed salted peanuts and crispy rice cereal. With only 25 minutes of prep time, this recipe is perfect for casual gatherings, bake sales, or a simple dessert craving. Each bite delivers a delightful crunch and a perfectly balanced salty-sweet flavor, making them an instant crowd-pleaser. Serve these no-fuss, easy-to-make bars at room temperature and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 0.75 cup light corn syrup
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups crushed salted peanuts
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
In a large bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar. Add the softened butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, then mix until crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form a crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
While the crust is baking, spread the miniature marshmallows evenly over the top of the warm crust as soon as it comes out of the oven. Return the pan to the oven for 2–3 minutes, just until the marshmallows are melted and puffy. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the light corn syrup, granulated sugar, and creamy peanut butter. Stir constantly and heat just until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Do not let it boil.
Remove the peanut butter mixture from the heat and gently fold in the crushed salted peanuts and crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.
Spread the peanut butter mixture over the cooled marshmallow-topped crust, pressing gently with a spatula to create an even layer.
Let the bars cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour to set before slicing into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 302.7 g | 388% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.7 g | 469% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 3456 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 888.1 g | 323% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 445.6 g | ||
| Protein | 136.0 g | 272% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 46.2 mg | 257% | |
| Potassium | 3335 mg | 71% | |
*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.
