PAYDAY BARS

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Categories     Nut     Candy     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg yolks
3 cups mini marshmallows
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons vanilla
10 ounces peanut butter chips
2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
2 cups salted peanuts, or chopped cashews

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, 1/2 cup butter, 1 tsp vanilla, and egg yolks. Mix at low speed until crumbly. Press firmly in bottom of greased 13" x 9" pan.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with marshmallows evenly. Return to oven. Bake an additional 1-2 minutes or until marshmallows just begin to puff. Cool while preparing topping.
  • In large saucepan, combine all topping ingredients (corn syrup, butter, 2 tsp vanilla, peanut butter chips) except cereal and nuts. Heat just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and nuts. Immediately pour warm topping over marshmallows; spread to cover. Refrigerate 45 minutes or until form. Cut into bars.

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