Salted Peanut Chew Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0F.
In a large bowl, combine all crust ingredients except marshmallows and stir at low speed until crumbly.
Press firmly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0F for 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
Remove from oven.
Immediately sprinkle with marshmallows.
Return to oven and bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows just begin to puff.
Cool while preparing topping.
In a large saucepan, combine all topping ingredients except cereal and peanuts; heat just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; stir in cereal and peanuts.
Immediately spoon warm topping over marshmallows; spread to cover.
Refrigerate until firm.
Cut into bars.