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NUTTY MARSHMALLOW BARS
FOR THE BOTTOM LAYER: 1 cup chopped salted blanched peanuts 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup oats 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/3 cup butter, softened FOR THE TOPPING: 7 ounces marshmallow cream 2/3 cup caramel topping 1 1/2 cups cocktail peanuts
TO MAKE THE BOTTOM LAYER: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix 1 cup chopped peanuts, flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and egg in a large bowl with a spoon. Cut in butter using a fork until the mixture is crumbly. Press in an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
Bake for 10 minutes.
TO MAKE THE TOPPING: Spoon small amounts of marshmallow cream over the hot baked crust; spread evenly. Drizzle caramel topping over the marshmallow cream. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups peanuts.
Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown; cool.
When cool, cut into 24 bars with a wet knife.
Makes 24 bars Source: Gold Medal Holiday Cookies, 2000
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