Easy Salted Peanut Chews

 

1

pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) 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 or margarine

2

teaspoons vanilla

1

bag (10 oz) peanut butter chips

2

cups crisp rice cereal

2

cups salted peanuts

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
• 2 In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in pan using floured fingers.
• 3 Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle marshmallows over crust; bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until marshmallows begin to puff.
• 4 In 4-quart saucepan, cook corn syrup, butter, vanilla and chips over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and nuts. Immediately spoon cereal mixture evenly over marshmallows. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.