Crunchy Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars

by pblovers

Recipe courtesy of The Creative Bite.

Crunchy Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars

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Yields: 18 bars Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

1 package dark chocolate cake mix½ cup butter, softened
1 egg
4 cups miniature marshmallows

Topping
⅔ cups corn syrup
¼ cup butter
½ cup peanut butter
10 ounces bag peanut butter chips
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 cups crispy rice cereal
12 ounce jar salted peanuts (~2 cups)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°.
  2. In large bowl combine the cake mix, butter and egg at low speed until the entire mixture is crumbly and moist.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 pan. Bake for 16 minutes at 350°.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle with marshmallows. Immediately return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 3 minutes, or until the marshmallows just begin to puff.
  5. Meanwhile, add the corn syrup, butter, peanut butter and peanut butter chips to a large saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, just until chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the vanilla and salt to the mixture and stir.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the cereal and nuts. Immediately spoon the warm topping over the marshmallow layer, spreading to cover. Chill the bars until they reach room temperature.
  7. Cut and serve.

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