SALTED PEANUT CHEWS

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I took these great treats to an evening reunion. They disappeared fast, and soon people were asking for the recipe. -Irene Yoder, Millersburg, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened, divided
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups peanut butter chips
2/3 cup corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups salted peanuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. , Sprinkle with marshmallows and return to the oven for 3-5 minutes or until marshmallows begin to melt; set aside. , In a large saucepan, cook and stir the peanut butter chips, corn syrup, vanilla and remaining butter until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal and peanuts. Pour over prepared crust, spreading to cover. Cool on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.