Cherry Mash Bars Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 3 Photos

Cherry Mash Bars

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x9 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 286 | Total Fat: 16.5g | Cholesterol: 6mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT
reviews custom versions menus people who saved this
 

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2005 by LeslieD   view full review
YUMMY! This candy tastes very close to the candy bar. The only change I made was that I put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My understanding is that these "bars," which really are candy, have been a sentimental...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2005 by jh   view full review
Excellent!!!! i could not find cherry chips. I used about 5 drops cherry candy flavoring...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by MONI2113   view full review
This is a great recipe. However, I found it impossible to find cherry baking chips so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2003 by JAMIESGIRL   view full review
Decadent! I tried them with the butterscotch chips and wow -- very, very sinful. It doesn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2003 by GABPCO   view full review
Very good recipe! I used Milk Chocolate instead of Semi-Sweet chips. I made 5 different...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by Oma Boop   view full review
Old family recipe that is simple to make yet looks very colorful and delicious to the taste! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by Sarah   view full review
This is reminiscent of that old-time candy found in supermarkets ages ago. My brother-in-law...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2007 by GRANNYLOOHOO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good & very rich. I didn't have peanuts, but I did use chunky peanut butter. I can see...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2005 by SARAELIJAH   view full review
This is soooo easy to make! And it tastes like a million bucks! I couldn't find spanish...

profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
 Sample
: 
  • Meals
  • Recipes
  • Tags Menu Tags
profile image
  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  | ,
Saved on
Recipe BoxRecipe Box | ProfileProfile | ReviewsReviews
 
Recipe Box
Menus
Shopping Lists

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Play Video Play Video
Cherry Fold-It-Up Pastry

See how to make a deliciously simple cherry-filled pastry.

Play Video Play Video
Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

See how to bake the perfect chocolate chip cookie.

Play Video Play Video
Chili Chocolate Cookies

See how a dash of cayenne pepper really draws out the chocolate flavor.

More How-To and Recipe Videos »

Related Menus

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Try Menu Planner | View Sample Menus »

Recently Viewed Recipes

Quick Links: Recipe Box | Shopping List | More »

Top Searches

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States