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Cherry Mash Bars

SUBMITTED BY: JAMIESGIRL

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 15 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x9 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2003 by JAMIESGIRL
Decadent! I tried them with the butterscotch chips and wow -- very, very sinful. It doesn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2003 by GABPCO
Very good recipe! I used Milk Chocolate instead of Semi-Sweet chips. I made 5 different... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2005 by LeslieD
YUMMY! This candy tastes very close to the candy bar. The only change I made was that I put... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2005 by jh
Excellent!!!! i could not find cherry chips. I used about 5 drops cherry candy flavoring found... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by MONI2113
This is a great recipe. However, I found it impossible to find cherry baking chips so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by Oma Boop
Old family recipe that is simple to make yet looks very colorful and delicious to the taste! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2007 by GRANNYLOOHOO
Very good & very rich. I didn't have peanuts, but I did use chunky peanut butter. I can see... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2005 by SARAELIJAH
This is soooo easy to make! And it tastes like a million bucks! I couldn't find spanish... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by Henut
This is one of my favorite candies from when I was a kid. Years later, it's still my favorite.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by Sarah
This is reminiscent of that old-time candy found in supermarkets ages ago. My brother-in-law... MORE

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