Salted peanut chews recipe...

Here's a really delicious and easy  bar recipe that is a combination of a peanut butter cookie and a rice krispie treat. So delicious and super easy to make. Plus it helps you quell that craving for salty and sweet because they're combined into one bar!!!

Salted Peanut Chews

INGREDIENTS:

1 pouch (1 lb. 1.5 oz.) Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon water
1 egg
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 bag (10 oz.) peanut butter chips
2 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups salted peanuts


PROCEDURE:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray the bottom of a 13 by 9 inch pan with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until a soft dough forms. Press the dough into the pan using floured fingers.

3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle marshmallows over crust; bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until marshmallows begin to puff.

4. In a 4-quart saucepan, cook corn syrup, butter, vanilla, and chips over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and nuts. Immediately spoon cereal mixture evenly over marshmallows. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.

Tip: For a different flavor, try 1 2/3 cups milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips for the peanut butter chips.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: 1 bar

Calories: 170
Total Fat: 9 grams (Saturated Fat 2 grams)
Sodium: 150 milligrams
Total Carbohydrates: 20 grams
Protein: 3 grams

BON APPETIT!!! ENJOY!!!