Salted Nut Roll Bar
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Posted: 03/31/21
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Make your own homemade Salted Nut Roll Bars! This copy cat candy bar dessert recipe starts with a cake batter bottom, then is topped with gooey marshmallows, peanuts and a peanut butter mixture for a delicious dessert recipe. They are soft, chewy and buttery and oh so good. Dare I say they are even better than the popular candy bar?
Salted nut roll bars are a family-favorite and this recipe is really special because it was handed down to me from my aunt. It’s so good – even better than nut roll candy bars!
I have made them so many times I can do it with my eyes shut now! I love dessert bars like pizza bars and banana nut bars, and this recipe today is the best copycat nut roll candy bar recipe – it’s beloved in my family and you will love it, too!
Why This Recipe Works
- This bar recipe combines Rice Krispies with marshmallows, peanut butter chips, and peanuts. It has all kinds of great textures going on!
- What makes this recipe so great is the crust made with cake mix. It’s soft and pairs perfectly with the chewy, gooey nut roll part of the bars.
- This is a really easy recipe! You assemble it in layers, so it all comes out with the best soft and chewy texture.
- These are the best nut bars – they are salty, sweet, chewy, and soft, all wrapped up in one amazing dessert bar!
Make these nut roll bars for potlucks, parties, holidays… or any time! You don’t need an excuse, so make a batch this weekend. I promise they’ll be a hit – especially with people who love a salted nut roll candy bar!
Grocery List for Salted Nut Roll Bars
- Yellow cake mix
- Egg
- Butter
- Miniature marshmallows
- Peanut butter chips
- Corn syrup
- Vanilla
- Peanuts
- Rice Krispies
Products Needed
How Do You Make Salted Nut Roll Bars?
Combine the cake mix, egg and softened butter in a mixing bowl.
Press the batter into a greased 9×13″ pan. Bake the crust for 10 to 12 minutes at 350°F.
Put the marshmallows on top of the hot crust and bake for 3 minutes or until they are puffed up.
Melt the peanut butter chips, corn syrup, and butter. You can do this on the stove in a saucepan or in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl. Once melted, add the vanilla and mix well.
Next, add in the peanuts and Rice Krispies. Mix well and then pour the mixture over the marshmallows.
Refrigerate the bars until cooled but still soft enough to slice. Keep them stored at room temperature in an airtight container.
Pro Tips
This recipe is sort of like making Rice Krispie treats – it’s good to have everything measured and ready to go. That way, things like the marshmallows and melted peanut butter chips don’t start setting up on you while you’re trying to assemble everything. So prep and measure before you start.
For the marshmallows – keep an eye on them while they’re in the oven. You don’t want to totally melt them or have them turn golden. You’re basically warming them up enough so they puff up. Once they do take them out of the oven.
If you melt the peanut butter chips in the microwave, I recommend warming them in 30-second increments and stirring between each.
When you chill the bars be sure to to take them them out of the fridge while they’re still a little soft – if they harden too much they will be difficult to slice.
These salted nut rolls with crust are so good you will find any reason to make a batch! If you love ooey-gooey, salty-sweet chewy treats you have got to try this recipe. I know you will love it!
If you love a great sweet treat, here are more bar recipes you will love!
- The best thick and chewy Best Rice Krispie Treats that will always be a trusted favorite!
- Ooey, gooey Caramel Oatmeal Bars with caramel and chocolate chips that are quick and easy.
- A shortbread crust, almond filling with powdered sugar frosting makes e these Almond Bars amazing!
Don’t forget, comment below and let me know how much you love these salt nut roll treats! Post a picture on Instagram and be sure to tag me so I can see it too! I’m loving all of your delicious foodie pics.
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Salted Nut Roll Bars
Make your own copycat Salted Nut Roll Bars with a cake mix crust, marshmallows and crunchy peanut butter topping!
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Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix 1 box
- 1 egg
- ¾ cups melted butter divided
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 12 ounces peanut butter chips
- ½ cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups peanuts
- 2 ccups Rice Krispies
Instructions
- Mix the cake mix, egg and 1/4 cup butter. Press into a greased 9×13 pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Put the marshmallows on top of the hot crust. Return to oven for 3 minutes or until puffed up.
- Melt the peanut butter chips, corn syrup and 1/2 cup butter. Add vanilla and mix. Then add the peanuts and Rice Krispies. Mix well.
- Pour over marshmallows. Refrigerate, but make sure to cut before they get too hard.
Tips
This recipe is sort of like making Rice Krispie treats – it’s good to have everything measured and ready to go. That way, things like the marshmallows and melted peanut butter chips don’t start setting up on you while you’re trying to assemble everything. So prep and measure before you start.
For the marshmallows – keep an eye on them while they’re in the oven. You don’t want to totally melt them or have them turn golden. You’re basically warming them up enough so they puff up. Once they do take them out of the oven.
If you melt the peanut butter chips in the microwave, I recommend warming them in 30-second increments and stirring between each.
When you chill the bars be sure to to take them them out of the fridge while they’re still a little soft – if they harden too much they will be difficult to slice.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1, Calories: 608kcal (30%), Carbohydrates: 87g (29%), Protein: 13g (26%), Fat: 25g (38%), Saturated Fat: 10g (63%), Cholesterol: 30mg (10%), Sodium: 450mg (20%), Potassium: 224mg (6%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 45g (50%), Vitamin A: 1805IU (36%), Vitamin C: 15mg (18%), Calcium: 86mg (9%), Iron: 9.2mg (51%)
Beth says
This is a classic! My sister-in-law thought that her grandmother invented it until she found this recipe on the Internet one day, lol! No matter what, it’s the crowd pleaser! Thank you for being an excellent recipe writer. Your clarity and special notes are greatly appreciated and very well received! Cheers!
Brooke Kill says
Thank you for such a kind comment! I’m glad you enjoy our recipes and the work we put in to creating them for you all!
Judy says
Salted Nut Roll bars have become a must bring to our Christmas program each year. Always gets many compliments.
Brooke Kill says
They are so yummy! Happy to hear you enjoy!
Terry C says
I would like to know if you can make a shortbread crust like you do with lemon bars? I think that would be delicious and maybe a bit more sturdy than cake? I plan on making these next week and would love to know your thoughts on my question. Thank you.
Courtney says
I have never tested this recipe that way. We love it with the cake mix base.
Sherri says
Sold out at our fundraiser bake sale!! Delicious!
Julie Evink says
Wahoo!!! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!
Linda says
Can these bars be put in freezer for later date?
Julie Evink says
Yes, that should work fine!
Molly says
If a person put it in the fridge but forgot to cut it into bars…is there anything that can be done! Should I heat them? I really never bake but tried to do these for my husband’s bday.
Julie Evink says
I would just let them sit out for a while and try to cut them!
Michelle Sperr says
Hi Molly! Thank you for your question. Don’t worry that you forgot to cut them first. I would suggest leaving them on the counter until you’re able to cut them more easily! Hope your husband enjoys them!