Best 4 Contest Winning Peanut Mallow Bars Recipes

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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 :

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER MALLOW BARS



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Make and share this Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mallow Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 32 bars, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) box devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup milk, cold, divided
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1/2 cup salted peanuts
6 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped, Baker's brand

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix dry cake mix, butter and 1/3 cup milk until blended; press 2/3 onto bottom of 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until center is almost set; cool 3 minutes.
  • Mix peanut butter and remaining milk; spread onto crust. Top with spoonfuls of marshmallow creme and remaining cake mixture. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate; press gently into cake mixture.
  • Bake 18 minutes or just until center is set. Cool before cutting into bars.
  • MAKE AHEAD DIRECTIONS: Prepare as directed; cool completely. Wrap tightly; freeze up to 1 month. Thaw before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.8, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 216.9, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 12.8, Protein 3.8

PEANUT MALLOW BARS



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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.

Provided by MCAR1217

Categories     Peanut Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, water, butter, and egg until well blended. Spread into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 286.9 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER MALLOW BARS



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Make and share this Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mallow Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (515 g) package devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup non-hydrogenated margarine, melted
2/3 cup cold milk, divided
3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 (198 g) jar jet-puffed marshmallow creme
1/2 cup salted peanuts
6 (1 ounce) baker's semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Mis dry cake mix, margarine and 1/3 cup milk until blended; press 2/3 onto bottom of 1/3x9 inch baking pan. Bake 12-14 minutes or until center is almost set; cool 3 minutes. Meanwhile mix peanut butter and remaining milk.
  • Spread peanut butter mixture onto crust; top with small spoonfuls of marshmallow creame and remaining cake mixture. Sprinkle with peanuts and chocolate; press gently into cake mixture.
  • Bake 18 minutes or just until center is set. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 131.6, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 2.5

Tips

  • For a chewier bar, use more marshmallows.
  • For a crispier bar, use more peanuts.
  • If you don't have any corn syrup, you can use honey or maple syrup instead.
  • If you don't have any peanut butter, you can use another type of nut butter, such as almond butter or cashew butter.
  • If you want to make a vegan version of these bars, you can use vegan marshmallows and vegan peanut butter.

Conclusion

These peanut mallow bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're chewy, crispy, and full of peanutty flavor. Plus, they're a great way to use up any leftover marshmallows or peanuts. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these peanut mallow bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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