Peanut Marshmallow Bars

 A family favorite at Christmas-time of the Prince family are these delicious Peanut Marshmallow Bars.

Peanut Marshmallow Bars

1 yellow cake mix

2/3 cup butter, softened

1 egg

Mix together .  Press into a 13 x 9 pan.  Bake in 350 oven for 13 minutes.  Take out and cover with

3 cups mini marshmallows

Bake 2-3 minutes more until the marshmallows puff up.  

Let cool.

Topping

1\4 cup butter

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup Karo syrup

1 pkg peanut butter chips (Reeses brand)

1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together on low-medium heat until melted.  (Do not cook longer- heat just until melted.)

Stir in 

2 cups salted peanuts (The ones in the bottle.  Planters or Western Family)

Then add:

2 cups rice krispies

Mix together until well blended. 

Pour over cooled crust and let cool.  Cut into squares to serve.  

Store in tightly covered container.