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Easy PayDay Candy Bars

Easy PayDay Candy Bars


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  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A sweet and salty no-bake peanut candy bar with crunchy roasted peanuts and a soft chewy peanut butter filling.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups salted roasted peanuts, divided
  • 2 cups peanut butter chips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounces
  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt


Instructions

  1. Line a 9 by 13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
  2. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups salted roasted peanuts evenly across the bottom of the pan.
  3. Add peanut butter chips, unsalted butter, sweetened condensed milk, mini marshmallows, vanilla extract, and fine salt to a medium saucepan.
  4. Warm over low heat, stirring often, until melted and smooth.
  5. Pour the warm filling over the peanut layer and spread gently with a spatula.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups salted roasted peanuts evenly over the top.
  7. Press the top peanut layer lightly so it sticks to the filling.
  8. Chill for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  9. Lift the candy slab from the pan and cut into 24 bars or squares.
  10. Serve chilled or let sit briefly at room temperature for a softer chew.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper so the candy lifts out cleanly.
  • Keep the heat low when melting the filling so it stays smooth.
  • Chill fully before slicing for the neatest bars.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator with parchment between layers.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 215
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 145mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg