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Salted Peanut Chews
5 from 9 votes

Salted Peanut Chews

Salted Peanut Chews are a combination of peanut butter cookies, Rice Krispies, and peanut butter brittle. With 3 layers of peanut butter goodness!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 18 Servings
Calories: 407 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cookie Crust:
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Peanut Caramel Topping:
  • 2/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter unsalted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 10 ounces peanut butter chips , (1 bag, ~ 1 2/3 cups)
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 2 cups peanuts salted
  • 10 ounces miniature marshmallows

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with baking spray.
  2. In stand mixer mix together peanut butter, butter and sugar on medium speed until fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in the brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until creamy.
  4. Lower speed to low, then add in flour, baking powder and salt until just combined.
  5. Spread into your baking dish and bake for 18-20 minutes until the center is set and cooked through.
  6. Top with marshmallows and put back into the oven for 2 minutes until the marshmallows start inflating to double their size (not browning).
  7. In a medium saucepan add the light corn syrup, unsalted butter, vanilla extract and peanut butter chips on medium heat and stir until smooth and melted.
  8. Add in the rice cereal and peanuts and mix until well coated.
  9. Spoon mixture over the marshmallows gently and evenly over the pan.
  10. Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm then cut into bars.

Nutrition Information

Calories 407kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 194mg (8%) Potassium 191mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 406IU (8%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407

% Daily Value*

Calories 407kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 194mg 8%
Potassium 191mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 406IU 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.