Rachael’s Homemade PayDay Bars

Directions

  1. 1Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2Spread 2 1/2 cups of the salted peanuts evenly across the bottom of the pan.
  3. 3Melt the butter and brown sugar together in a pan over medium-low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
  4. 4Add the sweetened condensed milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches a slow boil and becomes thick and caramel-like.
  5. 5Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  6. 6Pour the caramel evenly over the base layer of peanuts.
  7. 7Sprinkle the remaining 2 1/2 cups of peanuts over the top and gently press them into the caramel.
  8. 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.