Rachael’s Homemade PayDay Bars
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper.
- 2Spread 2 1/2 cups of the salted peanuts evenly across the bottom of the pan.
- 3Melt the butter and brown sugar together in a pan over medium-low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- 4Add the sweetened condensed milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches a slow boil and becomes thick and caramel-like.
- 5Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- 6Pour the caramel evenly over the base layer of peanuts.
- 7Sprinkle the remaining 2 1/2 cups of peanuts over the top and gently press them into the caramel.
- 8Let cool, then place in the freezer until firm before slicing.
Ingredients
- 5 cups salted peanuts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Equipment
9 x 13 panparchment paperpanspatula
Tips
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer for longer storage.
- If frozen solid, let the bars sit out for a few minutes before eating.
