Chewies

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What it’s actually about.

I first discovered these delectible treats when I was at college in Michigan. My friends and I were at a meeting with a woman who had these sitting on the table, and we all dug in. They are delicious. And, I think, a nice departure from the typical “chocolate” treat. 

Chewies 

base: 

1 package yellow cake mix 
1/3 cup margarine, softened 
1 egg 
3 cups mini marshmallows 

topping: 
2/3 cup corn syrup 
1/4 cup margarine 
2 teaspoons vanilla 
1 package peanut butter chips 
2 cups Rice Krispie cereal 
2 cups salted peanuts 

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees 

2. Combine 1/3 cup margarine, egg, and cake mix. Beat, or stir, at a low speed until combined but still crumbly. 

This is an example of what the cake mixture should look like. 

3. Press mixture into bottom of an ungreased 9×13 baking dish. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. 


3.5 Eat at least 4 (and up to 36) mini marshmallows as the cake bakes. It’s good luck. 


4. Once removed from oven, immediately pour 3 cups of mini marshmallows over cake part and return to oven to bake for 1-2 minutes. 


5. In a saucepan, combine all topping ingredients except for cereal and nuts. Heat until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. 


6. Remove from heat, stir in cereal and peanuts. Spoon over marshmallows, spread to cover.


 7. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Then, as if you couldn’t wait another minute, cut into small squares or rectangles and serve! I like mine cold, but they can sit at room temperature if you prefer that.

(here’s the recipe all lined up so you can read through it easier. Oh, and don’t be like me and forget corn syrup at the store.)

Chewies 

base: 
1 package yellow cake mix 
1/3 cup margarine, softened 
1 egg 
3 cups mini marshmallows 

topping: 
2/3 cup corn syrup 
1/4 cup margarine 
2 teaspoons vanilla 
1 package peanut butter chips 
2 cups Rice Krispie cereal 
2 cups salted peanuts 

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees 
2. Combine 1/3 cup margarine, egg, and cake mix. Beat, or stir, at a low speed until combined but still crumbly. 
3. Press mixture into bottom of an ungreased 9×13 baking dish. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. 
4. Once removed from oven, immeditaly pour 3 cups of mini marshmallows over cake part and return to oven to bake for 1-2 minutes. 
5. In a saucepan, combine all toping ingredients except for cereal and nuts. Heat until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. 
6. Remove from heat, stir in cereal and peanuts. Spoon over marshmallows, spread to cover.
7. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

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Ashley says · 09.23.13

Oh my gosh, that looks so yummy! Will definitely be writing down this recipe!! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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Sincerely Miss Ash

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Becky M says · 09.23.13

Yum! Can’t wait to try!

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Katie says · 09.23.13

This sounds so good. I can’t wait to make it this weekend.

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Melanie says · 09.23.13 Reply
Katie says · 09.23.13

I love these! My mom has made these for us since I was a little girl. My absolute all-time sweet treat ever!!!

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Katie says · 09.23.13

**absolute all-time favorite

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Brittany Latham says · 09.23.13

My nana has always made these for us too lol we call them ‘pay day candy’ though 🙂

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Kelly Stokes says · 09.23.13

Will be taking this to my church small group this next Sunday! Thanks Kate!!

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Amber says · 09.23.13

Lemme pin that 🙂

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Yolandi Barnard says · 09.23.13

There goes my spring resolutions… It looks delicious!

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Rinica Warner says · 09.23.13

Don’t these look yummy! And seems like a straight forward recipe too….:D

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Shannon Gorman says · 09.23.13

Our dog is named Chewie, I so think my girls will really get a kick out making “Chewies.” Fun!

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Caroline Hurley says · 09.23.13

Oh my goodness I will be making these this weekend. Never seen a recipe like it! Thanks for sharing it! P.S. Zulily is having a Pea in the Pod Sale if you are interested!

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Michelle Ash Latham says · 09.23.13

Oh my gosh, these look delicious! I wish there were some in my kitchen right now…

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Caitlin Herzog says · 09.23.13

These look delicious! Making them ASAP! Thanks for sharing! 😀

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Sharon says · 09.23.13

Looks SO GOOD!!!

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Alexandrea Pimentel says · 09.23.13

oh my goddd this looks awesome. figures I went back into diet-mode this week starting today so this treat may have to wait until this weekend 🙂

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Mod Commonplace says · 09.23.13

Woohoo these look AMAZING! You always have GREAT recipes! I still use your lasagna trick and put the ricotta cheese on with a bag. Fabulous!

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Sarah T. says · 09.23.13

My family makes these every year as part of our Christmas cookie selection and they’re always a huge hit. They are reminiscent of a salted nut roll. Yum!

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Lori says · 09.23.13

I can’t have peanuts. Would they still be good without them?

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Kim says · 09.23.13

At first glance your cake mixture image looked like pasta (rotini, actually). This sounds delicious. It also looks like something I could secretly eat large amounts of lol.

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Lori says · 09.23.13

I can’t have peanuts. Would they still be good without them?

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Kate says · 09.24.13

There is only one way to find out 🙂 try it!

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Monica says · 09.24.13

I would rather use butter!!!

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Jennifer Bierds says · 09.23.13

Oh man, this sounds awesome! It would be a great potluck dessert – no refrigeration and little mess. Thanks for the recipe 🙂

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JillianD says · 09.23.13

looks so delicious! can’t wait to try this recipe!

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Becki's Whole Life says · 09.24.13

Yum – I want some of these right now. Love the cake mix base:-)

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Kailey says · 09.24.13

Oh my goodness, I want this immediately!! Thanks for sharing!!

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ashnboys says · 09.24.13

Bring me some tomorrow 😉

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eatgreatbegreat says · 09.24.13

These sounds delicious and super easy to make! Yum!

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Claire Nettles says · 09.24.13

I totally just posted these the other day! We call them payday bars (because they taste like those yummy candy bars. LOVE these!

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Amy (Bubbles and Blush) says · 09.24.13

And now my stomach is growling. Even though I just finished lunch. I think I’ll be whipping these up over the weekend!

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Rachel Wess says · 09.24.13

Mmmmm! My sis-in-law always makes these for me for my bday because I love them so much! 🙂 My SIL & I will both be at Influence this week! Hope we can meet you and compare notes on our fave desserts! 😉

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Monica Thompson says · 09.24.13

Looks yummy, BUT I would NEVER use margarine in anything! Eeew…….I have a name for it…plastic butter…..!

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Lindsay Rendell says · 09.24.13

Wow! These sound SO amazing! If you wanted something more chocolate-y I bet you could use chocolate cake mix instead of white and that would be great too! Definitely surprising my husband with these 🙂

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Leigh Eugene says · 09.24.13

Yum! I’m really gonna have to try these!

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Vivienne says · 09.24.13

That looks delicious!!! I may need to make myself a batch! 🙂 http://www.leconsapprises.com/

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Tanya says · 09.25.13

HOLY WOW thing looks amazing!
Great recipe, I will have to try this over Thanksgiving.
TarteTanya

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Kim Sturdevant says · 06.08.21

Honey instead of corn syrup….hmmmmm I think I will try that.

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Laura Mack says · 09.26.13

this looks absolutely delicious! I’m going to try it! Although last time i put marshmallows in the oven they caught on fire and my valentines day gift from my husband that year was a new oven…..forget the flowers…lol….i got a new oven! Hope this recipe turns out a little better! lol ….. they look yummy!

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Kim says · 09.26.13

I just made these. They are so incredible. They are ooey-gooey heaven. Thanks for the recipe!

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Lisa Hoagland says · 09.26.13

I found these during college as well! Our dining services would make them and I got the recipe from them! I have plans to make them soon as well…yum!

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Jillian Manesh says · 09.29.13

omg yessss. i always crave rice krispee-ish things so this looks fantastic! just pinned it 🙂 xo jillian – cornflake dreams

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kelley lee says · 10.22.13

I will absolutely be making these for our Halloween party this year! YUM!

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Elle says · 06.08.21

Mm looks delicious! Has anyone made these without the PB chips?? My husband is crazy and doesn’t like PB anything but likes peanuts…(for real, no joke. I don’t get it..pb is basically pre-chewed peanuts!)

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Emily says · 06.11.21

Maybe try butterscotch?

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