Peanut Chewies

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

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Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 egg yolks

  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows

  • cup corn syrup

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 cups peanut butter chips

  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal

  • 2 cups salted peanuts (Optional)

Directions

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

  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.

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

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

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

230 Calories
12g Fat
26g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 230
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 191mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 1mg 5%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 69mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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