Pay Day Candy Bar
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible homemade Pay Day Candy Bar recipe—an effortless no-bake treat that perfectly balances salty and sweet flavors. Featuring layers of crunchy salted peanuts and a luscious, creamy nougat made from melted peanut butter chips, mini marshmallows, and sweetened condensed milk, these bars are a nostalgic twist on the classic candy. Ready in just 25 minutes, they're easy to make and ideal for sharing at parties, packing in lunchboxes, or enjoying as a decadent snack. With its delightful combination of textures and rich peanut flavor, this DIY Pay Day bar will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for peanut butter lovers and when you're craving a simple yet satisfying dessert!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Peanut butter chips
- 3 cups Mini marshmallows
- 3 cups Salted peanuts
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Step 2
Spread half of the salted peanuts evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter chips, unsalted butter, and sweetened condensed milk over low heat. Stir constantly until the peanut butter chips and butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Step 4
Add the mini marshmallows to the saucepan and continue stirring until they are fully melted into the mixture. This creates a creamy nougat base.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
Step 6
Pour the nougat mixture over the layer of peanuts in the baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the peanuts.
Step 7
Sprinkle the remaining salted peanuts evenly over the top of the nougat layer, gently pressing them down so they stick to the nougat.
Step 8
Allow the candy to cool completely at room temperature for about 1–2 hours, or refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to firm up faster.
Step 9
Once set, lift the candy out of the baking dish using the edges of the parchment paper (if used). Cut into 16 equal-sized bars for serving.
Step 10
Store the homemade Pay Day bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1515.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 7214.0 |
| Total Fat 448.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 137.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 68.4g | |
| Cholesterol 197.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3630.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 677.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 41.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 522.8g | |
| Protein 186.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 31.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1401.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5627.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories