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Cherry Mash Candy

By: CKSONG 
"This is one of my favorite Christmas candies!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 1/4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 cup cherry baking chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together sugar, milk, marshmallows, butter, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add cherry chips and vanilla; stir until melted.
  2. Pour mixture into a well greased 9x13 inch pan, and let cool until hard.
  3. In a microwave, or in a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. Pour over cherry mixture and spread evenly. Allow to cool before cutting.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 539 | Total Fat: 28.9g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by POOHBEAR7396   view full review
First, I used double the chocolate chips and peanut butter. This is how I did it: I melted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by KOISMITH   view full review
I'm making this right now, the cherry layer is cooling. I have a feeling it's also not going...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by LIDDYCAKE   view full review
My favorite candy! If you're not from the midwest you may not be familiar with this one. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by nburriss   view full review
Yes, as other comments have noted, 5 minutes of simmer is not correct. Boil for 5 minutes,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by lynn   view full review
I made this recipe many years ago and only could find half of it in my old recipe box so was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2007 by Mmills   view full review
NOT cool. A good rendition of this would be: *Don't use a pan. The cherry layer WILL NOT set...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by CASHMEER   view full review
I had the same problem, the candy didnt get hard..but I dont think I cooked it long...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by RB   view full review
HELP!!!! I made this and it was very gooey. (Tastes great) What did I do wrong.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2012 by twoshy312   view full review
I make this every Christmas. It's one of our favorites and I've never had a problem with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2011 by joelle14   view full review
I'd never made these before so I followed the recipe to a tee. The cherry part on the bottom...

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