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Nutty Bars

A no bake dessert that can be made well in advance.

CourseDessert

Servings	Prep Time
203″x3″ bars	5minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
10minutes	2hours

Servings	Prep Time
203″x3″ bars	5minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
10minutes	2hours

Ingredients

16oz peanutsdry roasted, may substitute other nuts
14oz can sweetened condensed milk
12oz peanut butter chipsgluten free
3Tbsp butterunsalted
6cups mini marshmallowsplain, use vegan marshmallows if vegetarian
12oz chocolate chipssemi-sweet
1tsp vegetable oil

Instructions

Spray 9×13 pan with cooking spray.
Chop peanuts into small pieces. I use a food processor and pulse several times.
Spread half of the chopped peanuts in an even layer on the bottom of the pan.
In a medium pot, add sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter chips and butter. Cook on medium, stirring until melted, about 5 minutes.
Slowly add marshmallows to the pot, stirring after each addition. Stir until all the marshmallows are incorporated and have melted, about 5 minutes.
Add the rest of the chopped peanuts to the pot and stir until well incorporated.
Evenly pour the mixture over the chopped peanuts in the prepared pan. Using an inverted spatula or the back of a spoon that has been sprayed with cooking spray, firmly press to smooth the layer out evenly.
Refrigerate until well chilled.
In a medium bowl, add the semi-sweet morsels and oil. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring well after each time, until the morsels are completely melted.
Pour melted chocolate evenly over the chilled peanut marshmallow layer and smooth out evenly. Refrigerate until well chilled.
Cut into bars and serve.

Recipe Notes

To make ahead: Completed bars can be wrapped well and refrigerated for a week to 10 days in advance.

To freeze: Do not add chocolate layer. Slice nut bars and store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. On day of serving, remove bars from freezer and allow to defrost for 15-30 minutes. Melt chocolate and vegetable oil together. Dip bars into chocolate or drizzle chocolate over the tops of the bars. All chocolate to set before serving.