Best 8 Chewy Peanut Marshmallow Bars Recipes

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Chewy peanut marshmallow bars are a delightful treat that combines the sweet, gooey texture of marshmallows with the nutty flavor of peanuts. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect batch of chewy peanut marshmallow bars. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can create a dessert that will be a hit at any gathering. Whether you are looking for a snack to share with friends, a sweet treat for a special occasion, or simply a way to satisfy your sweet tooth, these bars are sure to satisfy your cravings. So grab your apron and let's get started on making the most delicious chewy peanut marshmallow bars!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEWY MARSHMALLOW-PEANUT POPCORN BARS



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These sweet and salty treats make a great after school treat or make-and-take dessert!

Categories     Dessert,Snack

Time 8m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup(s) 94% fat free microwave kettle corn
0.75 cup(s) Cooked oat bran
2 tbsp(s) Powdered peanut butter
1.5 cup(s) Mini marshmallows
5 spray(s) Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Spray an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook popcorn according to package instructions. Pour into a large bowl and spray with cooking spray.
  • Toss with peanut butter powder to coat.
  • Stir in Cereal.
  • Place mini marshmallows in a small glass bowl and microwave for 1 minute or until melted.
  • Stir into popcorn and cereal mixture until coated.
  • Press popcorn mixture into prepared baking pan using a spatula. Let set before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 kcal

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BARS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield about 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
One 10-ounce bag marshmallows
7 to 8 cups lightly salted popcorn, freshly popped or your favorite store brand
One 7.25-ounce bottle hardening chocolate sauce, such as Magic Shell

Steps:

  • Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Melt the peanut butter and butter together in a medium saucepan over low heat, then stir in the marshmallows. Continue to stir until the marshmallows are melted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the popcorn to coat evenly in the melted marshmallow mixture. Pour the popcorn mixture into the coated baking dish and spread out into an even layer. Drizzle the popcorn with the chocolate sauce. Allow the popcorn treats to cool for 30 minutes, then cut into bars.

THICK AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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A blondie lover's dream, these bars are moist, dense and chewy. Perfect for a bake sale or as a take-a-long. They can also be cut into 1-inch bites for a large party.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield about 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Cooking spray
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (about 12 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13by-9-inch baking pan with foil, letting the excess hang over the edges of the pan by about 1 inch (this will help you lift the bar easily from the pan in one piece). Spray the pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugars until combined. Use a whisk or a rubber spatula to mix in the egg, egg yolk, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined (be careful not to over mix the dough or the bars will be tough). Fold in the chocolate chips and the peanuts.
  • Scrape the dough into the prepared pan, pressing and smoothing the top with a rubber spatula. Bake until the top is slightly golden and firm to the touch and the edges are starting to pull away from the sides of the pan, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Lift up on the foil overhang to remove the bar from the pan, and transfer it to a cutting board. Use a ruler to cut it into 2-inch squares.

CHEWY PEANUT BARS



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Kids will gobble up these chewy peanut-packed treats made with two kinds of crunchy cereal. "The sweet coating contrasts nicely with the salty nuts to make these bars a family favorite," comments Diane Eitreim of Garretson, South Dakota. "They travel well, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups cornflakes
3 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine corn syrup, butter, cream and sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). , Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Pat into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CONTEST-WINNING PEANUT MALLOW BARS



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Big and little kids alike look forward to eating these snacks that have all the flavor of Payday candy bars. Not only do they beat the clock when time is tight, but they make great contributions to bake sales. -Janice Huelsmann, Trenton, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, butter and egg until blended (batter will be thick). Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 2 minutes longer or until marshmallows are melted. Place on a wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine the peanut butter chips, corn syrup and butter; cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the cereal, peanuts and vanilla. Spread over marshmallows. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

RICH CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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I got this recipe from a Friends of the Library cookbook. The bars are easy to make and taste awsome. Plus the ingredients are things that most people have one hand. My kids also love it.

Provided by Kim7459

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup plain flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 9 x 13 inch pan and set aside.
  • Melt peanut butter and margarine in a medium pan.
  • When melted add the sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt and vanilla, stirring until well blended.
  • Pour into pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool, and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.1, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 292.2, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 26.2, Protein 4.9

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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FABULOUS! Chewy and Good! This is a very popular bar which does not last but one day in my home! Great for a snack. The peanut butter flavor comes through well and you have the choice to put in raisins or chocolate chips!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup raisins (or chocolate chips)

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugars well. Blend in beaten egg, peanut butter and vanilla.
  • Add baking soda, salt and flour. Mix in quick cooking oats. Fold in choice of raisins or chocolate chips.
  • Spread in a greased 9 x 9 inch pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.8, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 98.7, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 9.5, Protein 2.4

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER-MARSHMALLOW BARS



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Classic cereal treats for the peanut butter fanatic, these marshmallow bars call for cornflakes instead of Rice Krispies, making for a wonderfully chewy-crunchy contrast. Cornflakes are delicate, so the key here is to avoid crushing the cereal too much when mixing the ingredients. The end result should be airy and chewy, but not dense, with visible chunks of marshmallow throughout. This recipe comes together quickly, so have your ingredients measured and ready to add to the pot when you begin. Once the chocolate topping has set, these bars pack well for picnics or potlucks, but if you're concerned about the chocolate melting, you can skip it altogether and finish the bars with a sprinkle of sea salt.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 to 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
6 cups/200 grams cornflake cereal
1 (12-ounce/340-gram) bag large marshmallows
1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
1/2 cup/125 grams natural creamy peanut butter
4 ounces/115 grams semisweet chocolate (preferably bar chocolate), roughly chopped
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Grease a 9-inch square pan with butter and sprinkle 1/2 cup/17 grams of the cornflakes on the bottom of the pan.
  • In a large pot, melt the 6 tablespoons/85 grams butter over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and kosher salt, and cook, stirring often, until about half of the marshmallows have melted but the mixture is not completely smooth. Add the peanut butter and mix until just combined, keeping some lumps of marshmallow.
  • Take the pan off the heat, and working quickly, add about half the remaining 5½ cups cornflakes, folding them into the marshmallow mixture as gently as possible to avoid crushing the cereal. Repeat with the remaining cornflakes. If the mixture becomes too sticky to work with, briefly return the pot to the heat on low.
  • Working quickly, transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, using a wet spoon or spatula to spread and pat into an even layer, again being careful to avoid crushing or packing the cereal.
  • Place the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl and microwave it in 15-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until melted and smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the bars in overlapping lines. (If using chocolate chips, scatter the chips onto the surface of the bars while they are still warm and let sit for 5 minutes, allowing the heat of the cornflakes to melt the chocolate before dragging a fork or toothpick through it to create lines.) Sprinkle the bars lightly with flaky sea salt, and set aside at room temperature (in a cool spot, if possible) until completely set, about 2 hours.
  • Cut into bars and serve. Bars will keep, wrapped well at room temperature, for up to 3 days.

Tips:

  • For chewy peanut marshmallow bars, use fresh marshmallows. Stale marshmallows will not melt properly and will make the bars dry.
  • To easily cut the bars, grease your knife with cooking spray or oil. This will prevent the marshmallows from sticking to the knife.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch pan, you can use a 13x9 inch pan. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • To make the bars even more decadent, you can add a layer of chocolate ganache or frosting on top.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Chewy peanut marshmallow bars are a classic treat that is loved by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. Whether you like them gooey, chewy, or crunchy, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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