Sweet & Salty Candy Corn Bars

Sweet & Salty Candy Corn Bars are perfect for any type of fall gathering from a Halloween costume party to an office potluck. This delicious recipe combines the classic taste of candy corn with the salty crunch of peanuts, creating a truly unique treat.

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Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need

Steps to Make Sweet & Salty Candy Corn Bars

1. Preheat the Oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside until ready to use. Place ⅓ cup unsalted butter in a large microwave-proof bowl and heat in 30-second increments until melted. Then, pour the Yellow Cake Mix into the bowl.

2. Next, add the egg.

3. Use a silicone spatula to stir the ingredients together until a dough forms.

4. Put on a pair of vinyl gloves and work the dough until it's no longer crumbly. Place the ball of dough in the prepared pan and press it into an even layer, making sure to go all the way to the edges. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.

5. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire cooling rack. Immediately pour the mini marshmallows on top of the crust and spread them out into a single layer. Return the pan to the oven and bake for five minutes, until the marshmallows are melted.

6. Remove the pan from the oven, place it on a wire cooling rack, and allow it to cool while preparing the topping.

7. To prepare the topping, melt four tablespoons of unsalted butter in a 3-quart saucepan. Then, add the creamy peanut butter.

8. Next, add the light corn syrup and vanilla extract.

9. Stir the mixture until it's smooth and creamy.

10. Add the lightly salted dry roasted peanut and Rice Krispies cereal.

11. Stir until the mixture is well combined.

12. Remove the pan from the heat and immediately pour the peanut butter mixture over the melted marshmallows. Then, use a silicone spatula to spread the peanut butter mixture into an even layer.

13. Place candy corn on top of the peanut butter mixture as fast as you can, covering the entire surface. Make sure to press them into the peanut butter topping as you place them.

14. Once the candy corns have been placed, use your hands to press them into the peanut butter mixture. The tighter you pack them, the better they will stick. Cover the pan and refrigerate it for at least an hour.

15. When you're ready to serve, remove the slab from the pan by lifting the parchment paper out. Then, remove the parchment paper from the slab and place the slab on a cutting board. Carefully cut it into bars. Don't worry if some of the candy corn becomes detached when you are cutting. Store the Sweet and Salty Candy Corn Bars an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Sweet and Salty Candy Corn Bars are a fun and delicious fall treat. With the combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures, they are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. They're simple to make and delicious to taste.

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