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.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 286 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup peanut butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup roasted Spanish peanuts
• 1 cup cherry baking chips
• ⅓ cup half-and-half cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch square pan with waxed paper.

Step 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.

Step 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.