Cherry Mash Bars

These ultra sweet bars are always a year-round request, even though I usually only make them at Christmas time. They are very easy to make, and quick! If cherry chips aren’t available in your area, butterscotch chips can be substituted.

Original recipe makes 1 – 9×9 inch pan

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup cherry baking chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup roasted Spanish peanuts

  • PREP

    30 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    1 hr

Directions

  1. Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch square pan with waxed paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, salt and half and half. Heat until boiling, stirring occasionally. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring enough to keep from scorching. Remove from heat and stir in the marshmallows, and cherry chips. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
  3. In the microwave or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate chips, and peanut butter together stirring frequently until smooth. Spread over the mixture in the pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 286 kcal
Carbohydrates: 32.1 g
Cholesterol: 6 mg
Fat: 16.5 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Protein: 5.9 g
Sodium: 130 mg