# Rachael’s Homemade PayDay Bars

- Servings: 1 9 x 13 pan
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- 9 x 13 pan
- parchment paper
- pan
- spatula

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1PCzmbWWSA/
- Creator: Itsraychael
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/abd060bb-13ad-4ebe-a645-b5d2d780d18e
- Extracted: 2026-09-22

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