Best Chocolate Marshmallow Meltaways Recipes

DELUXE CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW BARS

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I've been asked to share this marshmallow chocolate bar recipe more than any other in my collection. It's a longtime favorite of our three daughters. How many times we've all made these, I can't count. - Esther Shank, Harrisonville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
4 cups miniature marshmallows
TOPPING:
1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups Rice Krispies

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts if desired. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake until set, 15-18 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with marshmallows; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until melted. Place pan on a wire rack. Using a knife dipped in water, spread marshmallows evenly over the top. Cool completely., For topping, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in Rice Krispies. Immediately spread over bars. Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA MELTAWAYS

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I came up with this recipe by accident one day when I wanted to make some cookies. I decided to use some ingredients already in my cupboard, and these were the delicious result. -Barbara Sepcich, Galt, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) macadamia nuts, finely chopped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in nuts (dough will be stiff); set aside. , For filling, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in nuts; cool slightly. Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Shape 1 teaspoon of dough around each piece of chocolate-nut mixture so it is completely covered. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.