Candy Cereal Peanut Treats

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"I have been making these ever since my son was younger, it has always remained a favorite in our house...kids just love these, and grownups too...it has a wonderful brownie-like bottom, oooey, goooey marshmallow filling in the middle, topped with the most delicious buttery peanut butter Rice Krispies topping...this is one you are sure to love."

 

• Ready In: 36mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 2 dozen bars
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 2⁄3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups mini marshmallows

• TOPPING

• 2⁄3 cup corn syrup
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 (10 ounce) package peanut butter chips
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups Rice Krispies
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 1 cup M&M's plain chocolate candy

directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter a 13" x 9" baking pan.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar, until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
5. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (do not overmix).
6. Press mixture into bottom of prepared baking dish (don't pack down too hard) Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Remove from oven, and immediately sprinkle with marshmallows; bake for 2-3 minutes longer, or until marshmallows are puffed.
8. Cool on wire rack.
9. For topping: In a saucepan, combine the cornsyrup, butter and peanut butter chips; cook, and stir over medium heat until chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
10. Remove from heat; stir in the vanilla, cereal, nuts and M&M's.
11. Spread over the baked crust.
12. Cool before cutting.