Thursday, May 26, 2011

Honey Peanut Chews

1 1/2 cups Flour
2/3 cup firmly packed Dark Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Butter, softened
2 Egg yolks
1 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
1/4 tsp. Salt
3 cups Mini Marshmallows
1 (10oz) package Peanut Butter Chips
2/3 cup Honey
1/4 cup Butter
2 tsp. Vanilla
2 cups Crisp Rice Cereal
2 cups Salted Peanuts

Preheat oven to 350*
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter, egg yolks, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder,and salt. Beat the mixture with and electric mixer on low speed until crumbly.

Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven.

Immediately sprinkle the marshmallows over the surface. Return to the oven for 1-2 minutes more or just until the marshmallows begin to puff. Remove from the oven; cool while preparing the topping.

In a large saucepan, stir together the peanut butter chips, honey, the 1/4 cup butter, and vanilla. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in the rice cereal and peanuts. Immediately spread the cereal mixture over the marshmallow layer.

Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. Cut into bars. Store in a covered container.

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