SALTED NUT BARS

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A favorite recipe from my brother Tom.

Provided by mary Armstrong

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

CRUST
1 pkg yellow cake mix
1 egg
1/4 c butter, cold
MARSHMALLOW LAYER
5-6 c marshmallows, mini or as many as you want
TOPPING
1 c chocolate chips
1 c butterscotch chips
1/2 c butter
1/2 c corn syrup, light
PEANUT LAYER
1-2 c peanuts, salted and without skins
OPTIONAL CARAMEL LAYER
1 c melted caramel (optional) drizzled over top

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the crust ingredients together until crumbly and pat into 9x13 pan. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees, until brown. Sprinkle marshmallows on the hot crust and return to the oven until marshmallows are puffy, check in 2 minutes and watch carefully. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack.
  • 2. Melt the chocolate+ butterscotch chips with the 1/2 cup butter and syrup over medium heat. Cook until everything is well blended and pour over the marshmallows.
  • 3. Sprinkle salted nuts on top. Let cool. If you are using caramel drizzle it on and let cool.

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