Payday Cookies - Tastes like a candy bar

1 box yellow cake mix

1 egg

3/4 cup butter, divided

3 cups miniature marshmallows

2/3 cup light corn syrup

2 tsp. vanilla extract

12 oz. peanut butter chips

2 cups Rice Krispies cereal

2 cups salted peanuts

Combine cake mix, egg and 1/2 cup of the butter in a bowl. Pour batter into an ungreased 9X13-inch ovenproof baking dish. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven. While layer is hot, sprinkle marshmallows on top.

Melt corn syrup, the remaining 1/4 cup butter, vanilla and peanut butter chips is a saucepan, stirring constantly, until smooth. Add cereal and peanuts. Mix well. Spread over top. Cool before slicing.

Yield 32

*Substitute 6 oz. of peanut butter chips with 6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips for a different taste.