I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted a public post (try a year), but vow to try and be more consistent with my postings from now on. Plus, I just HAD to share the recipe for my Peanutty-Candy Corn Treats! The kids were all home last night (very unusual occurrence these days) so I decided to make this “seasonal” extra special dessert! The best way I can describe these little “yummies”…”they are like rice krispie treats on STEROIDS”!
INGREDIENTS
1 box cake mix (I used yellow but chocolate might be yummy too!)
1 egg ½ cup butter – softened
3 cups mini marshmallows
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar
½ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cup rice krispies
1 ½ cups peanuts
1 ½ cup candy corn
RECIPE DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Mix cake mix with softened butter. Mix until well incorporated.
3. Add egg and mix until well blended.
4. Press dough mixture in a greased 9” x 13” glass casserole.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes (you want the mixture to be firm and edges golden brown – not doughy.)
6. Sprinkle mini marshmallows over the top of the cake mixture in casserole.
7. Place casserole back into the 350 oven for 3-5 minutes (marshmallows should be puffy and starting to turn golden brown on the tips).
8. Remove from oven and set aside.
9. Add corn syrup, sugar, and brown sugar to a pot and bring to boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
10. Remove sugar mixture from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla. Stirring to smooth consistency.
11. Add cereal, peanuts, and candy corn. Mix.
12. Spoon over marshmallow/cake mixture.
13. Let cool and cut into small bars!
Moms Two Cents 