Best 3 Tastes Like A Pay Day Candy Bar Recipes

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Unleash your sweet tooth and embark on a delightful journey into the world of copycat PayDay candy bar recipes. Discover the perfect balance of crunchy peanuts, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate, all coming together to create an irresistible treat. This collection offers a range of recipes, catering to various dietary preferences and skill levels. From classic stovetop methods to microwave shortcuts and even a no-bake option, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings. Get ready to create homemade candy bars that rival the store-bought version, leaving you with a sweet symphony of flavors that will transport you to candy bar heaven.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

TASTES LIKE A PAY DAY CANDY BAR



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So simple. My sister-in-law had this mixed up at Christmas and we were so suprised at how it did taste just like the candy bar!

Provided by Lisa Wilson

Categories     Nuts

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 jar(s) planters salted peanuts
1 bag candy corn (halloween candy)

Steps:

  • 1. pour jar of peanuts into bowl mix in the candy corn use less of this than you have peanuts. After eating some of this by all lol, we just keep the rest in the peanut jar that way it is sealed and fresh.

PAYDAY CAKE



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

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 pieces of cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/3 cup oleo
1 egg
3 cups mini marshmallows (Use after cake is baked)
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup oleo
1 (12 ounce) package peanut butter chips
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Mix all but marshmallows together.
  • Bake in ungreased 9x13-inch pan for 12 to 18 minutes at 350°.
  • When baked and while still hot, put marshmallows on top.
  • Then add the following topping:.
  • Heat in medium pan: Corn syrup, margarine, peanut butter chips and vanilla, stirring constantly.
  • Pour over top of all layers when everything has been layered.
  • Put 2 cups of Rice Krispies over that and then 2 cups salted peanuts on top.
  • Tastes just like a Payday candy bar.

Tips:

  • For a chewier bar, use a combination of light and dark brown sugar.
  • If you don't have any peanut butter chips, you can use chopped peanuts instead.
  • To make the bars even more gooey, add a layer of marshmallow fluff before topping with the chocolate.
  • For a fun twist, try using different types of chocolate chips, such as white chocolate or mint chocolate.
  • Be sure to line your baking pan with parchment paper to make it easy to remove the bars.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These Payday candy bar copycat recipes are a delicious and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a treat that tastes just like the classic candy bar. So next time you're craving something sweet, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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