Cherry Mash Bars

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 14
Cherry Mash Bars recipe with Spanish peanuts and chocolate chips
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

2 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
378
Sugar
29g
Fat
24g
Cherry Mash Bars are a classic American candy that has been around since the 1950s. These bars are made with cherry baking chips, semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, and roasted Spanish peanuts, all mixed together with a sweet and creamy mixture of sugar, butter, and half-and-half cream. The bars are chilled until firm and then cut into squares for a delicious and satisfying treat. The combination of flavors and textures in these bars is sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to use as handles. Grease the parchment paper with butter.
2.In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the white sugar, salt, and half-and-half cream until the sugar is dissolved.
3.Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
4.Remove from heat and add the miniature marshmallows, cherry baking chips, semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, and roasted Spanish peanuts.
5.Stir until well combined and pour into the prepared pan. Smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
6.Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan and cut into squares.

PROS

These Cherry Mash Bars are a delicious and indulgent treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
The peanuts provide a nice crunch and texture to balance out the sweetness of the chocolate and cherries.

CONS

These bars are high in calories, sugar, and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
They are also not suitable for people with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not particularly healthy, these Cherry Mash Bars do contain Spanish peanuts, which are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. The cherries provide antioxidants, and the dark chocolate is a good source of magnesium.

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