Big and little kids alike look forward to eating these snacks that have all the paste of Payday candy bars. Not only do they beat the clock when time is tight, but they make great contributions to bake sales.

Ingredients: (Yield: 2.5 dozen)

• 1 package (18¼ ounces) yellow cake mix
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1⁄3 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows

For the peanut topping:

• 1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
• 2⁄3 cup light corn syrup
• ¼ cup butter, cubed
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal
• 2 cups salted peanuts
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method:

In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, butter and egg until blended (batter will be thick). Spread into a greased 13-inch x 9-inch baking pan.

Bake at 350° for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 2 minutes longer or until marshmallows are melted. Place on a wire rack.

In a large saucepan, combine the peanut butter chips, corn syrup and butter; cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the cereal, peanuts and vanilla. Spread over marshmallows. Cool completely.