Salted Peanut Chews
from FabulousFoods.com ^[4] via Brown Eyed Baker ^[1]

Ingredients

For the Base:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 egg yolks
• 3 cups miniature marshmallows

For the Topping:

• 2/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 bag (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 2 cups salted peanuts

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine all of the base ingredients, except the marshmallows, in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until crumbly. Press the mixture firmly in the bottom of an ungreased 9×13-inch pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden. Immediately sprinkle the marshmallows over the base. Bake another 2-3 minutes, just until the marshmallows begin to puff up. Set on a wire rack to cool while you prepare the topping.
3. Heat a 3-quart saucepan over medium-low heat and add the corn syrup, butter, peanut butter chips and vanilla. Continue stirring until the chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the rice krispies and peanuts.
   Immediately spoon the warm topping over the marshmallows and spread into a thick, even layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. When chilled, cut into bars.
4. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Makes approximately 30 bars.