Salted Peanut Bars
Salted Peanut Bars are a combination of sweet and salty, crunchy and creamy, and pure deliciousness! These bars are made with marshmallows, peanuts, crispy rice cereal, and a shortbread base.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Chill Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 295kcal
Base:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
Topping:
- ⅔ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 10 ounces peanut butter chips
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 cups salted roasted peanuts chopped
Base:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
In large bowl beat all base ingredients except marshmallows on low speed with electric mixer until crumbly.
Press into 9×13″ baking dish.
Bake 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Top with marshmallows and bake 2 more minutes.
Topping:
Mix corn syrup, butter, vanilla, and peanut butter chips over medium heat in large saucepan, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth.
Once smooth, remove from heat and add in peanuts and cereal and mix until well combined.
Pour mixture over marshmallows and spread it out evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes
Cut into square and enjoy!
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg