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Big and little kids alike look forward to eating these snacks that have all the flavor of Payday candy bars. 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I made it for family and friends at Christmas and it was a HUGE hit. I made sooooo many batches of this stuff in the last few weeks. I could do the recipe in my head now.It is even popular with people that don't like marshmallows! Yummy, thank you!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBee"},"reviewBody":"These bars have a great unique taste. My family loved them and I loved the gooey marshmallow middle. I have to agree with one of the other reviews about the taste being a bit bland. Maybe I will make them with butterscotch chips next time for a more carmel-ly taste. They're interesting enough that I will try these again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBottle"},"reviewBody":"Love these bars! Entered them in the fair but judge evidently didn't like them. No win.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-08-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleDog"},"reviewBody":"

This recipe could be great, but my first batch didn't turn out well. Don't bake the cake bottom too long. Mine ended up burning and I only had it in the oven for 20 min. Also don't use too many marshmallows, bars end up too gooey. Maybe add a little chocolate butter drizzle on top. Will make again, but more carefully next time<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-05-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldQuill"},"reviewBody":"Different but really good. Very interesting texture: crunchy and soft at the same time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-05-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCoathanger"},"reviewBody":"I too have been making this bar for years. I only make it when I can take it with me to share because it is too dangerous for me to have in the house. :-) And...each and every time, I am asked for there cipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Orange8Ball"},"reviewBody":"I liked the texture of this cookie, but my husband and I thought the taste was okay but not great. 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Love these bars! Entered them in the fair but judge evidently didn't like them. No win.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"08\/26\/2014 22:45","GUID":"439da552311b4936bedd8c2a33428eb1","MemberId":1456305,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"martylb","SubmittedDate":"08\/26\/2014 22:45"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"02\/08\/2012 19:34","GUID":"2b6363a45f2943ff93b91e8846796769","MemberId":3446567,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lottieda","SubmittedDate":"02\/08\/2012 19:34"},{"Comment":"

These bars have a great unique taste. My family loved them and I loved the gooey marshmallow middle. I have to agree with one of the other reviews about the taste being a bit bland. Maybe I will make them with butterscotch chips next time for a more carmel-ly taste. They're interesting enough that I will try these again.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"01\/24\/2012 11:04","GUID":"7b325f2b911147d4b9ad992db90fa8cb","MemberId":5888460,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"shecooksalot","SubmittedDate":"01\/24\/2012 11:04"},{"Comment":"

I liked the texture of this cookie, but my husband and I thought the taste was okay but not great. I've had other imitation Payday bars that had much more caramel flavor. These were just a bit bland.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"07\/28\/2011 19:20","GUID":"D3CE44B7147C460897617E82E3EFFCBE","MemberId":1550099,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"HeatherHH","SubmittedDate":"07\/28\/2011 19:20"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"04\/12\/2011 00:54","GUID":"82b3d98b980d4ea9a7dfe2fe1a830880","MemberId":1007846,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"beatlesgirl","SubmittedDate":"04\/12\/2011 00:54"},{"Comment":"

This recipe could be great, but my first batch didn't turn out well. Don't bake the cake bottom too long. Mine ended up burning and I only had it in the oven for 20 min. Also don't use too many marshmallows, bars end up too gooey. Maybe add a little chocolate butter drizzle on top. Will make again, but more carefully next time<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"07\/29\/2010 22:26","GUID":"96e236139437421cb9830af691322f08","MemberId":4373582,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"kleingarn","SubmittedDate":"07\/29\/2010 22:26"},{"Comment":"

I too have been making this bar for years. I only make it when I can take it with me to share because it is too dangerous for me to have in the house. :-) And...each and every time, I am asked for there cipe.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"05\/24\/2010 08:56","GUID":"B7A546A733CB4212963082D8B3CC9A6C","MemberId":529648,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Pinky50","SubmittedDate":"05\/24\/2010 08:56"},{"Comment":"

Different but really good. Very interesting texture: crunchy and soft at the same time.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"05\/24\/2010 08:43","GUID":"1b9c66783a7c411ab9a5140e276031e9","MemberId":4454276,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"lsanders31","SubmittedDate":"05\/24\/2010 08:43"},{"Comment":"

My family absolutely loved these bars. They were easy and different. Highly recommend.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"02\/05\/2010 12:44","GUID":"2537db87edaf464e8601dbf0bfedf19a","MemberId":1356481,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Behrhorn@aol.com","SubmittedDate":"02\/05\/2010 12:44"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"10\/12\/2009 12:24","GUID":"25EBBAE688D54B9BA54F1BA1C8172BEC","MemberId":656532,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Classicrock","SubmittedDate":"10\/12\/2009 12:24"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"07\/27\/2009 11:21","GUID":"9076db4bbb4149ea8b89c8acace0b224","MemberId":4246124,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"VTFood","SubmittedDate":"07\/27\/2009 11:21"},{"Comment":"

I've also made these bars many times and they are not only easy to make, but such a hit whereever you take them. I always make sure this bar is on my cookie trays I give at Christmas!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"","GUID":"419c45e8ad9847fdac206cd0fb7b1539","MemberId":2727011,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"berta@tasteofhome","SubmittedDate":"05\/20\/2009 15:20"},{"Comment":"

Someone at work brought a similar dessert to work, I searched my books and found this recipe. I made it for family and friends at Christmas and it was a HUGE hit. I made sooooo many batches of this stuff in the last few weeks. I could do the recipe in my head now.<\/p>

It is even popular with people that don't like marshmallows! Yummy, thank you!<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"12\/28\/2008 10:43","GUID":"962554ECBF0E4571A5D76FB2CA66D196","MemberId":3143610,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Aneeley","SubmittedDate":"12\/28\/2008 10:46"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"01\/16\/2007 16:55","GUID":"23dabb9fc23a420e9f331e241e8137f4","MemberId":1737085,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"iblick","SubmittedDate":"01\/16\/2007 16:55"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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