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Homemade Payday Candy Bar


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  • Author: Ann Foster
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Description

Indulge in the delightful crunch and sweetness of Homemade Payday Candy Bars! This easy-to-follow recipe captures the essence of your favorite candy with a perfect blend of roasted peanuts, sweetened condensed milk, and a luscious chocolate topping. Great for sharing, these bars are ideal for parties or satisfying late-night cravings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1 cup puffed rice cereal
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish by greasing it with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  3. Stir in the roasted peanuts and puffed rice cereal until evenly coated.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, pressing down firmly to ensure compactness.
  5. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Pour over the peanut mixture.
  6. Refrigerate for at least two hours or until set. Cut into bars and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg