Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of Homemade Cherry Mash Bars, where a sweet cherry candy layer meets a rich chocolate peanut butter topping. These no-bake treats are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re snacking at home, hosting a party, or searching for the perfect holiday gift. With their vibrant cherry flavor and crunchy peanuts, these bars are sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make, requiring only 20 minutes of total prep time. Let these mouthwatering bars become your new go-to dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 12 vegan marshmallows
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 6 ounces cherry chips (or alternatives)
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup crushed salted peanuts
Instructions
- Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, salt, marshmallows, and margarine over medium heat. Bring to a boil for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cherry chips (or substitutes). Pour into the prepared dish.
- In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips until smooth. Stir in peanut butter and crushed peanuts until combined.
- Spread the chocolate mixture over the cooled cherry layer. Refrigerate until set before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg