Not really a Peanut Chew more of a Peanut bar…
Crust:
1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg yolks
3 cups miniature marshmallows
Topping:
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1 (12 ounce) package peanut butter chips(2 cups)
2 -2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
2 -2 1/2 cups salted peanuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
2.In a large bowl, combine all crust ingredients except marshmallows and stir at low speed until crumbly.
3.Press firmly in bottom of ungreased 13×9-inch pan.
5.Remove from oven.
6.Immediately sprinkle with marshmallows.
7.Return to oven and bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows just begin to puff.
8.Cool while preparing topping.
9.In a large saucepan, combine all topping ingredients except cereal and peanuts; heat just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.
10.Remove from heat; stir in cereal and peanuts.
11.Immediately spoon warm topping over marshmallows; spread to cover.
12.Refrigerate until firm.
13.Cut into bars.