CHERRY MASH BARS

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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.

Provided by JAMIESGIRL

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

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