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.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PAYDAY® BARS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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