Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Pay Day Candy Bar (sort of)

If you like Pay Day candy bars, you will love this recipe. It tastes very similar, but it's SO much fresher and better.

This recipe makes a 9" x 13" pan of candy, which is an excellent addition to any party menu! It takes just a few minutes to put together and then an hour or so in the fridge, to "set".


 4 cups honey-roasted peanuts
(1) 10 1/2-ounce bag miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup butter (melted)
(1) 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
(1) 10-ounce bag peanut butter chips
1/2 cup peanut butter

Line a 9" x 13" pan with foil (or parchment) and spray it with cooking spray (I spray my foil with cooking spray then blot it with a paper towel. Scatter HALF of the honey-roasted peanuts into the prepared pan and spread around.

In a large (heavy bottomed) saucepan, mix the marshmallows and melted butter. Heat over medium-low heat until completely melted (you do not want the marshmallows to boil, but you want to see a little bubble now and then). Keep it at this low temperature for about a minute.

Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter chips and peanut butter. Stir until everything is melted and smooth.

Pour this mixture over the peanuts in the pan and spread it out evenly. 

Sprinkle the OTHER HALF of the peanuts on top of the hot mixture and press them nuts gently into the surface. 

Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours or until firm. Cut into pieces and serve. 

Store covered in fridge. Makes 60 pieces of candy.

ENJOY!!!