This treat is loaded with crunchy salted peanuts, has a sweet chewy center, and is wrapped into a bite-sized bar! These salted peanut bars, a fall favorite, are simple to make and will be a yummy treat to put together on a fall afternoon.
I love how these bars have a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, with a lovely texture of slightly chewy fudge. So very good!
How to Make Salted Peanut Bars
Use dry-roasted salted peanuts or honey-roasted peanuts. I used a mix of both, yummy!
After topping the bars with the last half of the peanuts, I sprinkled flaked sea salt over the top. This last touch is a must! We used Maldon’s Sea Salt Flakes, you can order it here from Amazon, or use your favorite flaked sea salt.
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Makes about 35-40, 1 1/2″ square bars.
Spray a 9″ x 13″ glass or metal cake pan with non-stick cooking spray or grease with coconut oil. Line with parchment paper so the edges overhang on two sides, as shown below.
The overhanging parchment will serve as “handles” later when you are ready to remove the candy from the pan.
Sprinkle peanuts or your choice of nuts evenly in the bottom of the pan.
In a saucepan, melt the butter and marshmallows together over low heat. When the marshmallows are almost completely melted add the chips, condensed milk, and peanut butter. Continue to stir over low heat just until the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
Quickly pour over peanuts and smooth evenly to the edges with a rubber spatula. Distribute the remaining 2 cups of peanuts evenly over the top, and sprinkle generously with flaked sea salt.
Cool the candy bars completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator. When they’ve finished cooling, use the parchment paper handles to lift the candy from the pan. Cut into bars. Keep stored in the refrigerator.
Salted Peanut Bars | A Fall Favorite
- Total Time: 1 Hour
- Yield: 35 Bars 1x
Description
Salted peanut bars, a treat loaded with crunchy salted peanuts, a sweet chewy center, and wrapped into a bite-sized bar! A fall treat favorite.
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups peanuts (salted dry roasted or honey roasted)
1/2 cup butter
1 10 oz. bag tiny marshmallows
1 12 oz. bag peanut butter flavored chips
1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Maldon’s Sea Salt Flakes
Instructions
- Spray a 9″ x 13″ glass or metal cake pan with non-stick cooking spray or grease with coconut oil. Line with parchment paper so the edges overhang on two sides.
- Sprinkle peanuts or your choice of nuts evenly in the bottom of the pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and marshmallows together over low heat. When the marshmallows are almost completely melted add the chips, condensed milk, and peanut butter.
- Continue to stir over low heat just until the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Quickly pour over peanuts and smooth evenly to the edges with a rubber spatula.
- Distribute the remaining 2 cups of peanuts evenly over the top, and sprinkle generously with flaked sea salt.
- Cool the candy bars completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator. When they’ve finished cooling, use the parchment paper handles to lift the candy from the pan.
- Cut into bars. Keep stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Enjoy the falling leaves and chilly afternoon walks! ~ Jessica
Looking for another Fall treat?
Salted Caramel Shortbread, click here for the recipe!
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