Cherry Mash Candy

This is a Midwestern staple, made with cherry baking chips, chocolate chips, and chunky peanut butter.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 558 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 dash salt
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.66666668653488 cup evaporated milk
• 1.25 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1.25 cups cherry baking chips
• 0.75 cup chunky peanut butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together sugar, milk, marshmallows, butter, and salt. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until mixture reaches soft ball stage, 240 degrees F (115 degrees C). Turn off heat. Add cherry chips and vanilla; stir until melted.

Step 2

Pour mixture into a well-greased 9x13 inch pan, and let cool until firm.

Step 3

In a microwave, or in a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. Pour over cherry mixture and spread evenly. Allow to cool completely before cutting.