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Chocolate Cherry Marshmallow Crunch Bars

February 4, 2013

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Chocolate Cherry Marshmallow Crunch Bars combine all my favorite flavors into one satisfying bite!

Chocolate Marshmallow Cherry Crunch Bars

Right now I need to be consoled. That Super Bowl game was brutal. I mean, the 49ers were down big time and then the huge come back and then … nothing. I’m sad. I need chocolate. Lots of chocolate. It could take me weeks to recover from this loss without it. I have an idea! How about some Chocolate Cherry Marshmallow Crunch Bars to ease the pain?

Chocolate Cherry Marshmallow Crunch Bars Recipe

Yeah. This is going to help. Big time. Chocolate makes everything better. You know what makes chocolate better though? Cherries. Oh man, maraschino cherries are a weakness of mine. My boys inherited this unfortunately. I say unfortunately cause now they have to fight me for the extra cherries on their sundaes. You know what else my boys love? Marshmallows. Ooey-gooey marshmallows. Why not put them all together and some CRUNCH to make it more satisfying?

Marshmallow and cherries

A super delicious chocolatey base topped with yummy marshmallows and cherries and finished with a chocolate peanut butter rice krispies treat – oh yeah!

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Chocolate Cherry Marshmallow Crunch Bars

Chocolate Cherry Marshmallow Crunch Bars combine all my favorite flavors into one satisfying bite!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword brownies, cherry, chocolate, Marshmallows
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 24 bars
Calories 252kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Brownie Base

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened baking cocoa
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

Filling

  • 20 oz maraschino cherries no stems, drained and chopped
  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows

Topping

  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 cup Rice Krispies

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.

Brownie Base:

  • Cream butter and sugar together in a mixer bow. Add eggs one at a time, beating until thoroughly combined. Add in vanilla extract.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder.
  • Gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Spread in a lightly great 9x13 baking dish.
  • Bake for 16-18 minutes until set.

Filling:

  • Sprinkle marshmallows on top and bake for another 3 minutes or until marshmallows have puffed up.
  • Sprinkle chopped cherries on top of marshmallows and spread evenly using a knife dipped in water.
  • Let cool completely.

Topping

  • Melt peanut butter, chocolate chips, and butter together in a small saucepan.
  • Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies.
  • Spread evenly over top of bars.
  • Chill for 1 hour or until set. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.6mg

You know…I’m feeling better already! That’s the power of chocolate people – never underestimate it!

Chocolate Cherry Marshmallow Crunch Bars Yum

Love chocolate as much I do? Check out some of my favorite chocolate recipes:

Turtle Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Chocolate-Mint-Brownies-with-Ganache-recipe

Triple Threat Chocolate Cheesecake

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Comments

  1. Juile says

    December 11, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    I would love to make these. My grandson has peanut allergies; I’m wondering what I could use to replace it in this recipe.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      December 12, 2014 at 9:27 AM

      Any other nut would work just fine Julie!

      Reply
  2. LB says

    November 15, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    Can these bars be frozen?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 22, 2014 at 7:02 AM

      I haven’t tried LB, but I don’t see why not.

      Reply
  3. Patricia says

    February 8, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    I can’t believe you buy 10 oz. jars of Maraschino cherries. I buy a jar that’s about the size of a #10 can. My family doesn’t go through them that fast, but they last for years in the refrigerator. It sounds like that might be a dangerous addition to YOUR frig though.

    Reply
  4. Jess @ JessicaWeibleBlogs says

    February 4, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    These look AMAZING! I love, love LOVE maraschino cherries …AND rice krispie treats! Good gracious! Pinning and can’t wait to try! ♥

    Reply
  5. Deborah says

    January 26, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    They look absolutely yummy!! Will the topping turn out without adding the peanut butter? Hubby has a peanut allergy… Is there a nut allergy alternative? Would love to make these so my kids can take them to school – which is also nut free… any suggestions would be great! Otherwise will have to make them just for me!!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:44 AM

      I would sub in a different nut butter Degborah. Worse case scenario you can sub in real butter as well 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Kristen Duke says

    January 6, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    These look so yummy!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 7, 2014 at 10:56 AM

      Thanks Kristen!

      Reply
  7. Sami says

    January 5, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    Oh my gosh! I love chocolate covered cherries and this recipe has it all! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 7, 2014 at 12:50 PM

      Thanks Sami!

      Reply
  8. Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says

    January 4, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    I do love a cherry chocolate combo and the crunch topping is a perfect addition!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 7, 2014 at 1:15 PM

      Thanks Lyuba! These bars are super yummy!

      Reply
  9. Becca says

    November 16, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Making these right now with my 2 yr old. She is very excited about the marshmallows & rice krispys, two of her favorite things. No maraschino cherries so I am using about a cup of dried cherries. Thanks for the wonderful pictures!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 18, 2013 at 4:38 PM

      You are so welcome Becca – enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Sara Howe says

    September 9, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Oh my…these look amazing!!! I can’t wait to try them! I’d love it if you’d stop by and link up to my new link party, Feed Me Friday

    Reply
  11. Alison Wood says

    April 17, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Can’t wait to make these! Definitely pinning! I am always up for chocolate when I need to be soothed…but add cherries to the pic? Irresistible!

    Visiting from Pint-sized Treasures

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 18, 2013 at 4:57 PM

      Thank you so much Alison!

      Reply
  12. Christie - Food Done Light says

    April 14, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Oh man, these are calling my name. I love, love, love maraschino cherries. These will be one of my features on Thursdays Treasures. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
  13. Erin @ Making Memories says

    April 5, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    This looks wonderful! Chocolate and cherries? Yes, please!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 8, 2013 at 8:44 AM

      Oh thank you Erin!

      Reply
  14. Sarah- the magical slow cooker says

    March 7, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    These look so good, love that they’re made from scratch!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 8, 2013 at 10:33 AM

      Thank you Sarah – enjoy your weekend!

      Reply
  15. Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says

    February 15, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Just saw your link over at Skip To My Lou’s link party and had to come and check out these delicious looking Chocolate Cherry Marshmallow’s. Yum! So glad you shared 🙂

    Reply
  16. Elaine says

    February 14, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    These are baking in my oven right now 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 18, 2013 at 8:05 PM

      Yay! I hope you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
  17. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    February 12, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    Not only do they look delicious, but they are sooooo pretty with the red!! Love them, Trish!

    Reply
  18. Jaime @ Crafty Scrappy Happy says

    February 12, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    These looks AMAZING Trish! YUM! :o) Thank you so much for sharing!
    Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy

    Reply
  19. Melanie {Reasons To Skip The Housework} says

    February 12, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    YUM-O! I’d love for you to come link this up at my Tuesday Time Out!
    Melanie Reasons To Skip The Housework

    Reply
  20. Christi says

    February 12, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Yum- these look and sound delicious!! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 12, 2013 at 4:48 PM

      Thanks Christi!

      Reply
  21. Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com says

    February 12, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    These look SO YUMMY! Pinning 😉 Thanks, Trish! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Liz Fourez says

    February 12, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    You have outdone yourself with this one! Maraschino cherries are my weakness : )
    Thanks so much for sharing, Trish!

    Liz

    Reply
  23. Mindie says

    February 10, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    These look great! I am featuring them at Bacon Time soon 🙂
    Thanks for linking up. Hope your V day is lovely.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 10, 2013 at 9:52 AM

      Thanks so much Mindie! You too!

      Reply
  24. Holly Lefevre says

    February 9, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    These look delicious Trish!

    Reply
  25. Heather @ What Does She Do All Day? says

    February 8, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Oh my! This combines lots of my favorites. I have got to make these!!!

    Reply
  26. Erika @ The Hopeless Housewife says

    February 7, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    These look like the cure for my sweet tooth! I would love to have you link them up with us at The Hopeless Housewife!

    Reply
  27. Cindy@northofwiarton says

    February 6, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Amazing combo, Trish. Shared your link on my blog, recipe exchange and pinned it ! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 7, 2013 at 3:40 PM

      Thank you so much Cindy!

      Reply
  28. Rebekah Lewis says

    February 6, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    YUM!
    Pinning!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 7, 2013 at 3:41 PM

      Thank you so much Rebekah!

      Reply
  29. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    February 6, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Oh, man! I need a few of those bars for some cleaning and working out energy today!!! So pretty!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 7, 2013 at 3:42 PM

      Thank you Jocelyn!

      Reply
  30. GlamorousMommy says

    February 5, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Oh my goodness these look absolutely delicious!! Found you linked up at Clean & Scentsible 🙂

    Fotini

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 7, 2013 at 3:43 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Fotini!

      Reply
  31. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    February 4, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Found you from Nikki’s site and I love bars like this! And in the past 2 weeks, I’ve had 3 maraschino cherry recipes so needless to say, I’d love these!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 5, 2013 at 2:50 PM

      Aren’t they the best?? I’m making another one tomorrow 🙂

      Reply
  32. Leslie says

    February 4, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Heavenly!!! These dreamy looking choco-cherry bars sound incredible! The ingredients are all of my favorite things about a dessert: chocolate, cherries, peanut butter, crunch and I <3 bars! 🙂 Over from Chef In Training.
    Blessings,
    Leslie

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 5, 2013 at 2:50 PM

      So good Leslie! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  33. Lyndsey R. says

    February 4, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    These look amazing!!!

    Lyndsey.rullman at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  34. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    February 4, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    That game. *sobbing*

    These bars are fantastic!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 5, 2013 at 2:51 PM

      I know 🙁 What a heart breaker! Thanks Dorothy!

      Reply
  35. Shiloh Barkley says

    February 4, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Whoa! These look really decadent!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 5, 2013 at 2:51 PM

      Totally 🙂

      Reply
  36. Rachel says

    February 4, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Stop it – I’m drooling!! Oh the deliciousness…. I want to make and eat these immediately, haha.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

      Do it! hehe

      Reply
  37. Liz says

    February 4, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    These sound and look amazing Trish! Love the colors too. I’m not a big fan of maraschino cherries but I’d love to try these!

    Reply

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