Ingredients for Salted Nut Bars
- Yellow Cake Mix
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Peanut Butter Chips
- Rice Krispies
- 1 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
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How to Make Salted Nut Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup packed brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in 1 cup chopped peanuts and 1 cup chocolate chips.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle 1 cup mini marshmallows evenly over the top.
- Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the marshmallows are lightly golden and puffy.
- Let cool completely in the pan.
- While the bars are cooling, prepare the caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup water, ¼ cup light corn syrup, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, and ½ cup heavy cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Stir in ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Once the bars are completely cool, pour the caramel sauce evenly over the top and spread it to the edges.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
44g
Fat
15g
Carbs
7g
