PayDay Candy Bars
Introduction
PayDay Candy Bars; peanuts for crunch and chocolate on top of sweet peanut butter, oh my! These take minutes to make and are great for a light sweet snack! A great movie night for the family pictures or a perfect little weekend treat, you are going to love these bars!
Why Make This Recipe
PayDay Candy Bars are one of the easiest treats to make in your own home. These are a perfect way for snacking on that classic old time candy bar without doing any work 【笑;figu】 And, you can make them your own. These bars are a hit with the fam, and they get gobbled up fast! Great for sharing or keeping to yourself.
How to Make PayDay Candy Bars
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted peanuts
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions:
- Begin by lining your pan with parchment paper.
- Add peanuts and rice krispies to a large bowl.
- So in a saucepan over medium heat, combine peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the peanut butter mixture over cereal and peanuts, stir to coat evenly.
- Press the mixture into your baking dish and press down hard.
- Melt the chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl and cooking for 30-second intervals, stirring between each stage until smooth.
- Melt the chocolate in a bain marie and pour on top of compacted filling.
- Chill for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Cut into bars and enjoy!
How to Serve PayDay Candy Bars
They are a fun way to display food for parties/ get-togethers or they could even be used as an after school snack. I also cut this into small squares so it was a little bite- size treat. They are perfect paired with a glass of cold milk, or an extra hot cuppa.
How to Store PayDay Candy Bars
Keep any remaining PayDay Candy Bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They keep well in the fridge if you would like to store them for longer.
