The Salted Nut Roll Candy Bar
Salted Nut Rolls have been around for a long time! Since 1933, in fact. They are made by Pearson’s Candy in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
Pearson’s released this new product during the time of the Great Depression. It’s always been reasonably priced, in those days, they were only 5 cents!
It was a way to give even the tightly clutched purse strings a way to indulge a bit.
Isn’t a Salted Nut Roll and a Payday candy bar the same?
It’s a common misconception that these two candy bars are “the same.” My daughter’s boyfriend would have told you that a Payday was his favorite candy bar — until of course, I introduced him to the Salted Nut Roll.
A Payday candy bar has the same sweet & salty thing going on with the peanuts and peanut butter with the caramel, but what it lacks is the nougat in the center that the Salted Nut Roll has.
“Is that what that white stuff is in the middle of a Salted Nut Roll?” Yep! Nougat. That nougat center is a game-changer! It makes the Salted Nut Roll not only a little bit sweeter, it makes it softer and chewier.
The BEST Salted Nut Roll Bar Recipe
How do homemade Salted Nut Roll Bars differ from the actual candy bar?
The flavor is really similar. Pearson’s Candy will tell you that nobody has ever gotten it exactly right, though, no matter how many have tried.
These peanut roll candy bars are made with a marshmallow center. The actual candy bar, as I mentioned earlier is nougat.
Both have a caramel and peanut butter sweet chewiness to them, and the salted nuts give it that perfect saltiness.
How to Make Salted Nut Roll Bars
There are three layers to these nutty marshmallowy bars. The bottom is a mixture of butter, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mixing these ingredients together makes your buttery crust layer.
Once the crust is baked, it’s topped with miniature marshmallows and those are melted for the center.
The top consists of butter, peanut butter chips, vanilla, Karo syrup, Rice Krispies, and salted peanuts.
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Salted Nutroll Bars
Salted Nut Roll Bars are a copy cat recipe for the famous Salted Nut Roll candy bar. Buttery bottom, marshmallow center, topped with a peanut buttery, caramelly, sweet & salty peanut filled top layer that will make you swoon!
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 stick of salted butter (1/2 cup)
- 2 egg yolks
Topping
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup butter (half of a stick)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 - 10 oz bag of peanut butter chips
- 2 cups of Rice Krispies
- 2 cups salted and roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 baking dish with foil, and spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Prepare the crust: Cream together butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Add in egg yolks. Fold in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Press crust into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Top with 3 cups miniature marshmallows and bake for 3 minutes more. Cool.
- Place corn syrup, butter, vanilla and peanut butter chips in a saucepan over low heat stir until melted and smooth. Stir in Rice Krispies and peanuts.
- Spread over the top of the marshmallows.
- Cool. Cut into squares.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
20Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 267Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 223mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 1gSugar: 25gProtein: 4g
Nutrition isn't guaranteed accurate.
Teena Mary says
Looks so yum!! If you are willing, you can share this recipe & other romantic recipes with my ongoing-”Valentine’s Day Event”(till Feb 20th)
Michaela says
Thank you!! Will do!! 🙂
Joan@chocolateandmore says
Michaela, it’s a good thing I randomly stalk you and your blog or I might have missed these. Hubby loves those nut bars! Can’t wait to surprise him with yours!
Michaela says
They are yummy!! <3 Thanks for “stalking me!!”
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
These look like such a yummy treat! I bet my kids would love them!
Drea L. says
Reminds me of my childhood. We would always get nut rolls when we traveled. I’m excited to make these myself.
Rachel says
Wow I’ve always had Payday’s but these salted nut roll bars are so good! These are my new fave! And I didn’t realize the candy bar had been around since 1933. So cool!
Kathryn says
LOL I love the game you play with yourself at the grocery store! This is a brilliant strategy, and I can’t wait to make these!
kim says
These were fabulous! So very delicious and easy too! Will definitely be making again!
Beth Pierce says
These are so tasty! My husband loves these! I do too! Thanks!
Jere Cassidy says
I don’t know if I have seen a Salted Nut Roll but who care know that I have your recipe to make my own. I can see why you would treat yourself to this goodie.
Capri says
I am so in love with these bars! All the ingredients come together so perfectly!
Jill says
It’s hard to beat the sweet and salty combination. I’ll be trying these for sure.
Anita says
These are so good and they were a hit with my kids. Thanks for sharing. And it was a nice little project for the kids to fill their free time. 🙂
Krissy Allori says
Oh my goodness, these look amazing! I am going to make these this weekend. My husband will be so happy!
Biana says
These bars look amazing! I know what I will be making next time I am baking.
Irina says
I love thee adorable bars! We made them this morning, and all of them are gone. My family is asking for more… Yummy and delicious!