Peanut Chewy Payday Bars
"A three-layered bar full of that resembles a Payday candy bar, but better - thanks to the gooey marshmallows that are sandwiched in the middle layer. The melted marshmallows are flanked by a buttery shortbread-style crust and topped with a mixture of peanut butter, peanuts, and crispy rice cereal. Sweet and gooey meets salty and crunchy with an abundance of peanut butter, peanuts, and plenty of chewy texture. Although there are three layers, the bars can be made from start to finish in a half hour, and can be kept both vegan and gluten-free...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Crust
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (three-quarters of one stick)
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
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For the Filling
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3 cups miniature marshmallows
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For the Topping
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1 heaping cup creamy peanut butter
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1/3 light corn syrup (light in color rather than dark)
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1/4 cup unsalted butter (4 tablespoons, half of one stick)
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups peanuts (I use Oh Nuts Roasted Salted Peanuts, honey roasted or similar may be substituted)
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1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or vegan and gluten-free cereal)
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