This cherry mash recipe is my version of the Midwestern staple and one of my favorite Christmas candies!
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1.25 cups miniature marshmallows
- 0.67 cups evaporated milk
- 0.5 cups butter
- 1 dash salt
- 1.25 cups cherry baking chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cups chunky peanut butter
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients. Generously grease a 9x13-inch pan.
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2
Stir sugar, marshmallows, milk, butter, and salt together in a large saucepan over medium heat; simmer until mixture reaches soft ball stage, 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), about 5 minutes.
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3
Turn off heat. Add cherry chips and vanilla; stir until melted.
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4
Pour mixture into prepared pan, and let cool until firm.
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5
Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes; pour over cherry mixture and spread evenly.
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6
Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts
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