Peanut Mallow Bars

A moist cakey vanilla base is coated with a layer of melted marshmallow, then topped off with a chewy butterscotch peanut layer to make an irresistible treat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 308 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal
• 2 cups peanut butter chips
• 2 cups salted peanuts
• ⅔ cup light corn syrup
• ¼ cup butter or margarine
• ⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, water, butter, and egg until well blended. Spread into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle the marshmallows over the top. Return to the oven for about 2 minutes, just to melt the marshmallows together. Remove from the oven, and place pan on a wire rack to cool.

Step 4

In a saucepan, combine the peanut butter chips, corn syrup, and butter. Stir over medium-low heat until melted and well blended. Remove from the heat, and stir in the vanilla, rice cereal and peanuts. Spread in an even layer over the marshmallows. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.