If you love a sweet and salty treat, then the Payday Candy Bars are perfect for you. With crunchy Rice Chex and blanched salted peanuts coated in a rich peanut butter mixture, the bars offer a delightful twist on your usual candy bars. They are sure to please everyone.
When preparing the Payday Candy Bars, it’s crucial to use blanched salted peanuts to achieve the right flavor and texture. If you have allergies, consider using a nut-free crisp cereal or swapping the peanut butter for a sunflower seed butter for a similar taste without the nuts. Sourcing quality ingredients, especially corn syrup and sugar, can make a noticeable difference in the final product’s sweetness and consistency.
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Payday Candy Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex
- 1 cup blanched salted peanuts (don’t use Spanish peanuts.)
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of Rice Chex and 1 cup of blanched salted peanuts; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of light corn syrup and 1 cup of sugar.
- Heat the mixture to 240 degrees (soft ball stage) while stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup of creamy peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the syrup mixture over the cereal and peanuts, gently stirring just until everything is coated evenly.
- Pat the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch pan, pressing firmly to ensure it holds together well.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars for serving.
If you enjoy peanut flavor, I highly suggest trying the Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeyes). They are incredibly rich and satisfying, with a creamy peanut butter center and a lovely chocolate coating that wraps everything together beautifully.