Peanut Mallow Bars (James Hefferman)w

By LADONMANK

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 1 cup chopped salted peanuts
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup cold butter
• 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
• 2/3 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 1-3/4 cups salted peanuts

Details

Servings 36
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the peanuts, flour, oars, sugar, salt and baking soda; stir in the egg. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Spoon marshmallow creme over hot crust; carefully spread evenly. Drizzle with the caramel topping; sprinkle with peanuts. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 146 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 144 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.