Gooey Chocolate-Peanut Bars

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
Yield 2 dozen
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These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They’re great to package up for those college kids looking for something from home. Everyone will want this recipe. —Elaine Grimme, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
  • 2 cups chocolate-covered peanuts
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch ice cream topping

Directions

  1. Press cookie dough into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Sprinkle with peanuts and marshmallows; drizzle with ice cream topping.
  2. Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed. Cool completely and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 175 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They’re great to package up for those college kids looking for something from home. Everyone will want this recipe. —Elaine Grimme, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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