Peanut Chewies

Salty and sweet combination. This recipe is a 'keeper'!

• Calories: 230 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 egg yolks
• ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
• 3 cups miniature marshmallows
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal
• ⅔ cup corn syrup
• 2 cups peanut butter chips
• 2 cups salted peanuts (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla and egg yolks. Mix on low speed with an electric mixer until crumbly.

Step 3

Press firmly into bottom of 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake 12- 15 minutes until golden brown.

Step 4

Immediately sprinkle marshmallows over top and return to oven for 2 - 2 1/2 minutes. Let cool while preparing topping.

Step 5

To Make Topping: In a large saucepan over low heat combine corn syrup, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 2 teaspoons vanilla and peanut butter chips until smoothly melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in cereal and nuts. Immediately spoon over marshmallows, spreading to cover. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into 36 bars.