Peanut Butter Mess

Submitted by sarikat

"....or at least that's what my friend John calls these bar treats. If you like peanut butter, and a combination of sweet and salty, this recipe is for you."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 24 bars
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker peanut butter cookie mix
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 egg
• 3 cups miniature marshmallows
• 2⁄3 cup light corn syrup
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 (10 ounce) package peanut butter chips
• 2 cups Rice Krispies
• 2 cups salted peanuts

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F Line a 9"x13" pan with aluminum foil.
2. In a large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough into lined pan. Bake 12-15 minutes until set.
3. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle surface with mini marshmallows. Pop the pan back into the oven for an additional 1-2 minutes.
4. In a 4 quart saucepan, cook corn syrup, butter, vanilla and chips over low heat until chips are melted. Remove from heat, stir in cereal and nuts.
5. Immediately spoon cereal mixture evenly over marshmallow layer. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm; cut into bars.