Cherry Mash Bar Recipe
Cherry Mash Bar Recipe made with sugar, evaporated milk, marshmallows, margarine, cherry chips, vanilla, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and salted peanuts.
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Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 2 c sugar
- 2/3 c evaporated milk
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 12 marshmallows
- 1/2 c margarine
- 6 oz cherry chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 c peanut butter
- 1 c crushed salted peanuts
Cherry Chip Substitute
- If cherry chips are unavailable, use:
6 oz white almond bark
1 tsp cherry extract
Red food coloring, to desired color
- Note: Omit the vanilla extract if cherry extract is used.
Instructions
Prepare the baking dish.
- Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Combine the cherry layer ingredients.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, salt, marshmallows, and margarine.
Boil the mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
Add the cherry flavoring.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the cherry chips and vanilla extract, then stir until fully melted and smooth. If using the cherry chip substitute, add the white almond bark, cherry extract, and red food coloring instead, and omit the vanilla extract.
Transfer to the baking dish.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
Melt the chocolate.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
Add the peanut butter and peanuts.
- Stir the peanut butter and crushed salted peanuts into the melted chocolate until fully combined.
Add the topping.
- Spread the chocolate peanut butter mixture evenly over the cherry layer.
Chill the bars.
- Refrigerate until the layers are firm and fully set.
Slice and serve.
- Once set, cut into 24 bars and serve.
Notes
To make this Cherry Mash Bar Recipe gluten free, verify that the marshmallows, cherry chips or white almond bark, cherry extract, vanilla extract, semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, evaporated milk, margarine, and salted peanuts are labeled gluten free. Use clean cookware, utensils, and a baking dish to prevent cross-contact with gluten-containing ingredients. If packaging the bars for gifting, use gluten-free-safe parchment, wrappers, or containers.