Salted Peanut Chews
The ultimate comfort food bars, Salted Peanut Chews deliver a delicious balance of sweet and salty flavors. With gooey marshmallows and crunchy peanuts, they make an irresistible treat for any occasion!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup confectioners sugar
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups marshmallows Use mini for thinner bars.
- 1 bag peanut butter chips
- ⅓ cup light-colored corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups Rice Krispies
- 1 ½ cups salted peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter, and cut in the butter using two forks until mixture resembles pea-sized crumbly bits.
- Turn mixture out into prepared pan, hard-packing it with your fingertips in an even, smooth, flat layer to form a crust. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or just until set.
- Remove pan from oven and sprinkle with marshmallows. Return to oven for 3 to 4 minutes or until puffed. Don’t brown.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter chips, corn syrup, butter, and heat on high power to melt, about 2 minutes total.
- Add the vanilla, then stir in the Rice Krispies and salted peanuts until well combined.
- Turn mixture out on top of the marshmallows, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: These bars can be frozen for up to 6 months; wrap them well!
- Pairing: Enjoy with a cold glass of milk or hot chocolate.
- Customizable: Feel free to add chocolate chips or swap nuts.
- Easy to make: Perfect for novice bakers!