Best Salted Nut Squares Tastes Just Like Payday Candy Bar Recipes

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SALTED NUT ROLL SQUARES



Salted Nut Roll Squares image

Tastes just like the candy bar! Great alternative to brownies or cookies.

Provided by SWC

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) jar salted peanuts, divided
1 (10 ounce) package peanut butter chips (such as Reese's®)
3 tablespoons butter
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 ½ cups marshmallows

Steps:

  • Pour 1/2 of the peanuts into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Melt peanut butter chips and butter in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and microwave until heated through, about 30 seconds more.
  • Stir marshmallows into butter mixture until completely incorporated and melted. Pour marshmallow mixture over peanuts into the baking dish. Sprinkle remaining peanuts over the top, cover the peanuts with a sheet of waxed paper, and press down to fill the pan and create an even layer. Remove wax paper and cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 432.9 mg, Sugar 34.6 g

PAYDAY® BARS



PayDay® Bars image

Sinfully delicious bars that taste just like a PayDay® candy bar. The salty mixed with the sweet is heavenly! No baking in oven needed!

Provided by lori john

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) jar dry-roasted peanuts, divided
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) package peanut butter chips
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Spray the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread 1/2 of the peanuts into the prepared baking dish.
  • Cook and stir sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter chips, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until melted, about 5 minutes. Add marshmallows and stir until smooth. Pour mixture over peanuts and top with remaining peanuts.
  • Refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 153.1 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

SALTED NUT SQUARES



Salted Nut Squares image

A favorite of young and old, this recipe came from my sister-in-law. It's simple to prepare and delicious. There's no need to keep it warm or cold, so it's perfect for the potluck that has you traveling longer distances. -Kathy Tremel, Earling, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 54 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups salted peanuts without skins, divided
2-1/2 tablespoons butter
2 cups peanut butter chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place half of the peanuts in an ungreased 11x7-in. dish; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter and peanut butter chips over low heat. Add milk and marshmallows; cook and stir until melted. , Pour over peanuts. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Cut into 54 pieces (about 1-in. square).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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