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salted nut bars

(3 ratings)
emit1961 avatar
Recipe by
mary Armstrong
@emit1961
San Antonio, TX

A favorite recipe from my brother Tom.

(3 ratings)
yield 12 -16
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For salted nut bars

  • CRUST
  • 1 pkg
    yellow cake mix
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    butter, cold
  • MARSHMALLOW LAYER
  • 5-6 c
    marshmallows, mini or as many as you want
  • TOPPING
  • 1 c
    chocolate chips
  • 1 c
    butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    corn syrup, light
  • PEANUT LAYER
  • 1-2 c
    peanuts, salted and without skins
  • OPTIONAL CARAMEL LAYER
  • 1 c
    melted caramel (optional) drizzled over top

How To Make salted nut bars

  • 1
    Mix the crust ingredients together until crumbly and pat into 9x13 pan. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees, until brown. Sprinkle marshmallows on the hot crust and return to the oven until marshmallows are puffy, check in 2 minutes and watch carefully. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack.
  • 2
    Melt the chocolate+ butterscotch chips with the 1/2 cup butter and syrup over medium heat. Cook until everything is well blended and pour over the marshmallows.
  • 3
    Sprinkle salted nuts on top. Let cool. If you are using caramel drizzle it on and let cool.
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