Tasty Tuesdays Peanut Chews

These are a very yummy treat, perfect for baby showers, wedding showers, or even candle parties ;)


Base
1 1/2 cup flour
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup margarine/butter
1 tsp vanilla
2 egg yolks
3 cups mini marshmallows

Topping
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine/butter
2 tsp vanilla
1 (10 oz) package peanut butter chips
2 cups rice krispies
2 cups salted peanuts

1. Heat oven to 350. In large bowl, combine all base ingredients except marshmallows at low speed until crumbly. Press firmly in greased 13x9 pan.
2. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with marshmallows. Return to oven, bake 1-2 minutes or until marshmallows just begin to puff. Cool.
3. In large saucepan, combine all topping ingredients except cereal & peanuts. Heat just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in cereal & peanuts. Immediately spoon warm topping over marshmallows. Spread to cover. Refrigerate 45 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars.

Because I forgot to take a picture of my squares all nice on the platter, I had to take a picture of the bowl of "scraps" (ends) They still look yummy :)