Baked Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars
These decadent, contest-winning bars feature a buttery cake base topped with melted marshmallows and a rich peanut butter-cereal topping. The combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures creates an irresistible treat reminiscent of a Payday candy bar.
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, softened butter, and egg until blended. The batter will be thick. Spread the batter into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
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Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle the marshmallows over the hot cake. Bake for 2 minutes longer or until the marshmallows are melted. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool.
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In a large saucepan, combine the peanut butter chips, corn syrup, and cubed butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the crisp rice cereal, salted peanuts, and vanilla. Spread the peanut butter topping evenly over the marshmallow layer. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 12 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
