Marshmallow Peanut Bars

Marshmallow Peanut Bars Recipe

Cookie Bar Base:

• 1 package (18.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows

Peanut Topping:

• 1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
• 2/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal
• 2 cups salted peanuts
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cake mix, water, 1/3 cup butter and egg until blended (batter will be thick).
3. Spread batter into prepared baking pan.
4. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Remove baked crust from oven and sprinkle with marshmallows and then bake 2 minutes longer, or until marshmallows are melted.
6. Remove pan from oven and place on wire rack.
7. In a large saucepan, cook the peanut butter chips, corn syrup and 1/4 cup butter over medium-low heat until smooth, stirring constantly.
8. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in crispy rice cereal, peanuts and vanilla.
9. Spread warm peanut mixture over marshmallow layer and allow to cool completely.
10. Cut bars into into desired size and shape.

This recipe makes about 2 1/2 dozen Marshmallow Peanut Bars