Best 5 Payday Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic treat with our collection of Payday Bar recipes that recreate the classic candy bar experience in the comfort of your own kitchen. From the signature combination of peanuts, caramel, and nougat to variations featuring chocolate, oats, and even bacon, these recipes offer a delectable journey for candy bar enthusiasts and home bakers alike. Explore the step-by-step guides and helpful tips to craft your own homemade Payday Bars, ensuring every bite is a delightful recreation of the beloved candy bar. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, these recipes provide an exciting opportunity to create a sweet treat that will transport you back to childhood memories or introduce you to a new favorite snack. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that pays homage to the iconic Payday Bar.

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PAYDAY® BARS



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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

PAYDAY BARS



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Make and share this Payday Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nnreq

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) jar dry roasted peanuts
3 tablespoons margarine
1 bag peanut butter chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Grease 9x13 pan.
  • Pour 1/2 peanuts on bottom of pan.
  • Melt margarine and chips.
  • Add milk and then marshmallows (do not melt marshmallows).
  • Pour over peanuts, pat down.
  • Put rest of peanuts in and pat down.
  • Chill.

PAYDAY® CAKE BARS



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Cake bars topped with marshmallow, peanuts, and rice cereal are a creative and tasty homemade version of PayDay® bars.

Provided by R. C.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 31m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 (18.25 ounce) package golden butter cake mix
½ cup margarine, melted
1 egg, beaten
2 cups miniature marshmallows
¼ cup margarine
½ cup light corn syrup
1 (10 ounce) package peanut butter chips
2 cups salted peanuts
2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix cake mix, 1/2 cup melted margarine, and egg together in a bowl; press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Top cake with marshmallows and return to oven until marshmallows melt, about 5 minutes.
  • Place 1/4 cup margarine in a large microwave-safe bowl; heat until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir corn syrup into melted margarine until smooth. Add peanut butter chips and heat in microwave until chips are melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir peanuts and rice cereal into mixture and spread on top of marshmallow layer on cake. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 424.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

HOMEMADE PAYDAY CANDY BARS



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This is one of the EASIEST homemade copycat candy recipes out there. The prep is the longest part because you have to remove all of the wrappers from a 14 oz. bag of caramels, but if you have an 8 year old "sous chef," he can be unwrapping while you're chopping peanuts & measuring marshmallows, and your prep & cooking times will...

Provided by Fran Miller

Categories     Candies

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 c peanuts, chopped after measuring; divided
14 oz bag of caramels, unwrapped
2 Tbsp water
1 c mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare an 8" square pan by misting it with cooking spray, lining it with parchment paper (extending over 1 inch on all sides), then misting the parchment paper with cooking spray.
  • 2. Chop up half of the peanuts and spread over the bottom of the prepared pan. Chop up the rest of the peanuts & set aside for later.
  • 3. In a medium pan, melt the unwrapped caramels, water, and mini marshmallows together over LOW-MEDIUM heat, stirring constantly off the bottom to keep the caramels from scorching. This will take about 8 minutes, so you might want to check out your newest cookbook or a few pages of Dogzilla with your sous chef...
  • 4. ...until the caramel mixture looks like this.
  • 5. Pour the melted caramel mixture over the chopped nuts...
  • 6. ...and smooth out.
  • 7. Top with the rest of the nuts, pressing them firmly into the caramel mixture like this. (If you use your fingers, just don't touch the hot caramel mixture! Don't ask me how I know this.)
  • 8. It should look like this when you're done. Set aside for about 2 hours to cool.
  • 9. Remove the candy from the pan, using the edges of the parchment paper.
  • 10. Cut into bars or pieces with a really sharp knife.
  • 11. Store in an airtight container, IF you have any leftovers after you share with your sous chef & any other kitchen helpers who wander in. =^..^=

PAYDAY BARS



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I found this recipe on Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. I made an alteration changing the corn syrup amount and adding peanut butter.

Provided by Laurie Sanders

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box yellow cake mix
1/3 c butter, softened
1 large egg
3 c mini marshmallows
1/3 c light corn syrup
1/4 c butter
2 tsp vanilla flavoring
1/4 c peanut butter
2 c peanut butter chips
1 1/2 c crispy rice cereal
1 1/2 c dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x13 pan with foil overhanging on each end and spray it with Pam.
  • 2. Combine cake mix, 1/3 cup of softened butter and egg until combined. Press into the pan and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the top with mini marshmallows and press them into the top of the bars.
  • 3. Combine corn syrup, 1/4 butter, vanilla, peanut butter and peanut butter chips. Stir over medium heat until the chips are melted. Take off the heat and stir in the cereal and peanuts. Spoon over marshmallows and spread as quickly as possible.
  • 4. Cool completely before peeling back foil and cutting into bars. You may want to cut them small because they are rich and sweet.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set in the center, as overbaking will dry them out.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them, as this will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Payday bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these classic candy bars that will be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a sweet snack, give these Payday bars a try!

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