HONEY PEANUT SQUARES

Honey Peanut Squares image

"I serve this soft, nutty candy every year at our Christmas open house," relates Norene Wright of Manilla, Indiana. "Honey roasted peanuts make this sweet treat even more special."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups honey-roasted peanuts, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup peanut butter

Steps:

Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle 2 cups peanuts in the pan. , In a saucepan, combine the milk, marshmallows, peanut butter chips, butter and peanut butter. Cook and stir until smooth. Pour over peanuts; spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts; press down. Cover and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes. , Lift foil out of pan; cut into squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.