Description
These Salted Nut Roll Bars feature a buttery brown sugar crust topped with gooey marshmallows and a rich peanut butter crunch layer. Sweet, salty, and perfectly chewy, they make a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 10 ounce bag peanut butter chips
- ⅔ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 to 3 cups salted peanuts
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Flaky sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Press the mixture into a 9×13 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Remove the crust from the oven and immediately spread the mini marshmallows over the crust. Return to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until marshmallows puff and begin to turn golden.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter chips, corn syrup, and butter. Stir until melted and fully combined.
- Stir in the peanuts and Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Spread the topping mixture over the marshmallow layer and allow the bars to cool completely.
- Once cooled, lift from the pan and cut into bars. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
- Line the pan with parchment for easy removal and clean cutting.
- Use crunchy or dry roasted peanuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Chill slightly before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Add a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt to enhance the sweet-salty balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
