SALTY NUTTY PEANUT BARS

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Honorable Mention - Contest Recipe 2008! Sweet and salty flavors partner in a delicious candylike bar cookie.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
2 cups dry-roasted or honey-roasted peanuts
1 bag (10 oz) miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 bag (10 oz) peanut butter chips (1 2/3 cups)
2 cups dry-roasted or honey-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir all cookie base ingredients except peanuts until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Sprinkle evenly with 2 cups peanuts; press lightly into dough. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until light golden brown. Cool 30 minutes.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat marshmallows and butter over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Stir in peanut butter, milk and peanut butter chips until smooth.
  • Immediately pour marshmallow mixture over cookie base; spread evenly. Sprinkle evenly with 2 cups peanuts; press gently into marshmallow mixture. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. For bars, cut into 10 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

Md Jojib
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


soni banks
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These bars are the perfect treat for a special occasion. They're so rich and decadent.


Aadarsh mohan
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These bars are a great way to get kids excited about eating healthy snacks. They're so delicious that they won't even realize they're good for them.


Zuhar Abbas
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I love the way these bars look. They're so festive and colorful.


Erika Crawford
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These bars are the perfect snack for a road trip. They're easy to make and they're really filling.


Allie Bugge
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Dawson Kidlets
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


daud baloch
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I actually really enjoyed these bars. The combination of salty and sweet is really nice.


Kr Mahato
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover peanuts. I always have a few bags of peanuts in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Mohibul Hasan
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and the bars always turn out great.


king Raja
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These bars were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.


Nicolas mamali
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best peanut bars he's ever had.


travis phelps
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These bars are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. I love the addition of the nuts.


Lupe Gamez
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I had some trouble getting the bars to set properly. I think I might have needed to cook them for a little longer.


Sami King
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Peterson Kamau
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I've made these bars several times now and they always turn out great. They're a perfect snack or dessert.


Christine Pitkethley
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Gabisile Masuku
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These peanut bars were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The combination of salty and sweet was just right.