Peanut Chewies

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
• 0.7 cup brown sugar packed
• 0.3 cup butter 
• 0.7 cup plus 
• 2 cups rice cereal crisp
• 2  egg yolks 
• 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 3 cups marshmallows miniature
• 2 cups peanut butter chips 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• oven
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla and egg yolks.
3. Mix on low speed with an electric mixer until crumbly.
4. Press firmly into bottom of 13 x 9 inch pan.
5. Bake 12- 15 minutes until golden brown.
6. Immediately sprinkle marshmallows over top and return to oven for 2 - 2 1/2 minutes.
7. Let cool while preparing topping.
8. To Make Topping: In a large saucepan over low heat combine corn syrup, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 2 teaspoons vanilla and peanut butter chips until smoothly melted, stirring constantly.
9. Remove from heat and stir in cereal and nuts. Immediately spoon over marshmallows, spreading to cover. Refrigerate until firm.
10. Cut into 36 bars.