Jefferson County Hospital 1912-1987 Diamond Jubilee Cookbook- Spiralbound Cookbook #32

I grew up across the street from the Jefferson County Hospital.  It was a great area of town in which to live, but we SOOOOO didn't obey the sign at the edge of the parking lot that stated "Quiet Hospital Zone".  We were loud.  Always.  How could we NOT be, playing hide and seek...kick the can...red rover...and countless other "yell-y" games that kids used to play??!!

It came in handy on MANY occasions...like the time dad mowed the lawn, and ran over a piece of wire, which shot into his ankle...or the time he had his first heart attack...or when Brian, the kid across the street, took a dive off the porch railing, and landed on the sidewalk below...on his head.  It offered a sense of security, and emergency convenience.

Here was our view of the hospital:

Here's the cookbook, which was created to celebrate the hospital's Diamond Jubilee in 1987...

The hospital packed up and moved to a new location, south of town, several years back.  The building is now a nursing home...makes me a little sad, but...my parents no longer live in that house, and I only get back to Fairfield a couple of times a year now, so...I guess change is inevitable!!

The recipe I've chosen to post is for LINDA'S PEANUT BARS, attributed to Joan Tedrow.  I have no idea who Linda is...

Linda's Peanut Bars

CRUST:
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. soda
1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 egg yolks
3 c. miniature marshmallows

TOPPING:
2/3 c. corn syrup
1/4 c. margarine or butter
2 tsp. vanilla
12 oz. pkg. peanut butter chips
2 c. rice cereal
2 c. salted peanuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In large bowl, combine all crust ingredients, except marshmallows and mix until crumbly.  Press into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.  Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.  Immediately sprinkle with marshmallows and return to oven for 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallow begin to puff.  Cool. 

In large saucepan, heat syrup, margarine, vanilla and peanut butter chips until chips are melted and mixture smooth.  (Microwave works great for this.)  Remove from heat.  Stir in cereal and nuts.  Spoon onto marshmallows and spread.  Chill or let set until firm.  Cut into bars.

Enjoy!