READY IN 45 mins

Cherry Mash Candy

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"This is one of my favorite Christmas candies!" — CKSONG

Directions

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.
Pour mixture into a well greased 9x13 inch pan, and let cool until hard.
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.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 06, 2006

My favorite candy! If you're not from the midwest you may not be familiar with this one. It's very sweet and a nice addition to a candy plate at Christmas.

—LIDDYCAKE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 19, 2008

First, I used double the chocolate chips and peanut butter. This is how I did it: I melted chocolate chips and peanut butter and spread this into a sprayed pan. Let set. Then I cooked butter, sugar, and milk until soft ball forms. Removed from heat. Add marshmallows, salt, vanilla, and cherry chips. Stirring until all marshmallows and chips are dissolved. Spread this on top of set peanut butter mixture. Then I melted more chocolate chips and peanut butter in microwave. Then I spread this on top of cherry chip mixture. This is like a Cherry Mash Candy Bar. It was delicious...

—POOHBEAR7396

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14 Ratings

Dec 11, 2007

I'm making this right now, the cherry layer is cooling. I have a feeling it's also not going to set up. As I was simmering the stuff I had a feeling it should be cooked to a certain "ball stage", wish I would have gone with my instincts. I'll be really upset if it doesn't totally set up.

—KOISMITH

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Dec 15, 2008

Yes, as other comments have noted, 5 minutes of simmer is not correct. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. I looked at some other versions and they called for boiling so that is what I did. They turned out fine. I would also maybe put them in a 9 inch pan next time rather than a 9x13 and halve the chocolate topping. They were very thin. I would make them again and probably leave out the peanuts or even the chocolate as well. The cherry fudge layer was much better than I had expected. I made it for a lady at work who had requested it and I expected it to be disgustingly sweet. Turned out pretty good though.

—nburriss

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Dec 20, 2007

NOT cool. A good rendition of this would be: *Don't use a pan. The cherry layer WILL NOT set up. I had to take off the top chocolate layer, re-heat it, and make little balls of chocolate filled with the VERY STICKY middle. It was a mess. SUCH a mess.

—Mmills

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Dec 18, 2008

I made this recipe many years ago and only could find half of it in my old recipe box so was happy to find it in allrecipes. When ever i use to make it i never found anyone who didnt love it. I like to make several different cookies and candies this time of year and glad i will be all to add this old favorite again to my list. i hightly recommend anyone to try it. Thanks

—lynn

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Dec 10, 2007

I had the same problem, the candy didnt get hard..but I dont think I cooked it long enough....tastes great though !

—CASHMEER

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Dec 02, 2007

HELP!!!! I made this and it was very gooey. (Tastes great) What did I do wrong.

—RB

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Nutrition

Calories
539 kcal
27%

Carbohydrates
69.5 g
22%

Cholesterol
24 mg
8%

Fat
28.9 g
44%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
7 g
14%

Sodium
190 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cherry Mash Candy

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 539
Calories from Fat: 260

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.9g 44 %
Saturated Fat 14.1g 71 %
Cholesterol 24mg 8 %
Sodium 190mg 8 %
** Potassium 268mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 69.5g 22 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 7g 14 %
** Sugars 54.4g
** Vitamin A 5 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 7 %
** Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 27 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 22 %
** Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.