Chocolate Cherry Marshmallow Crunch Bars combine all my favorite flavors into one satisfying bite!
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?
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?
A super delicious chocolatey base topped with yummy marshmallows and cherries and finished with a chocolate peanut butter rice krispies treat – oh yeah!
Chocolate Cherry Marshmallow Crunch Bars
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
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Juile says
I would love to make these. My grandson has peanut allergies; I’m wondering what I could use to replace it in this recipe.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Any other nut would work just fine Julie!
LB says
Can these bars be frozen?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I haven’t tried LB, but I don’t see why not.
Patricia says
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.
Jess @ JessicaWeibleBlogs says
These look AMAZING! I love, love LOVE maraschino cherries …AND rice krispie treats! Good gracious! Pinning and can’t wait to try! ♥
Deborah says
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!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I would sub in a different nut butter Degborah. Worse case scenario you can sub in real butter as well 🙂 Enjoy!
Kristen Duke says
These look so yummy!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Kristen!
Sami says
Oh my gosh! I love chocolate covered cherries and this recipe has it all! Pinning!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Sami!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
I do love a cherry chocolate combo and the crunch topping is a perfect addition!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Lyuba! These bars are super yummy!
Becca says
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!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are so welcome Becca – enjoy!
Sara Howe says
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
Alison Wood says
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!
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Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Alison!
Christie - Food Done Light says
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.
Erin @ Making Memories says
This looks wonderful! Chocolate and cherries? Yes, please!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh thank you Erin!
Sarah- the magical slow cooker says
These look so good, love that they’re made from scratch!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Sarah – enjoy your weekend!
Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says
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 🙂
Elaine says
These are baking in my oven right now 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yay! I hope you enjoyed them 🙂
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
Not only do they look delicious, but they are sooooo pretty with the red!! Love them, Trish!
Jaime @ Crafty Scrappy Happy says
These looks AMAZING Trish! YUM! :o) Thank you so much for sharing!
Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy
Melanie {Reasons To Skip The Housework} says
YUM-O! I’d love for you to come link this up at my Tuesday Time Out!
Melanie Reasons To Skip The Housework
Christi says
Yum- these look and sound delicious!! Can’t wait to try!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Christi!
Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com says
These look SO YUMMY! Pinning 😉 Thanks, Trish! 🙂
Liz Fourez says
You have outdone yourself with this one! Maraschino cherries are my weakness : )
Thanks so much for sharing, Trish!
Liz
Mindie says
These look great! I am featuring them at Bacon Time soon 🙂
Thanks for linking up. Hope your V day is lovely.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Mindie! You too!
Holly Lefevre says
These look delicious Trish!
Heather @ What Does She Do All Day? says
Oh my! This combines lots of my favorites. I have got to make these!!!
Erika @ The Hopeless Housewife says
These look like the cure for my sweet tooth! I would love to have you link them up with us at The Hopeless Housewife!
Cindy@northofwiarton says
Amazing combo, Trish. Shared your link on my blog, recipe exchange and pinned it ! Thanks for sharing.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Cindy!
Rebekah Lewis says
YUM!
Pinning!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Rebekah!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Oh, man! I need a few of those bars for some cleaning and working out energy today!!! So pretty!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Jocelyn!
GlamorousMommy says
Oh my goodness these look absolutely delicious!! Found you linked up at Clean & Scentsible 🙂
Fotini
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks for stopping by Fotini!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
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!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Aren’t they the best?? I’m making another one tomorrow 🙂
Leslie says
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
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So good Leslie! Thanks for stopping by!
Lyndsey R. says
These look amazing!!!
Lyndsey.rullman at hotmail dot com
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
That game. *sobbing*
These bars are fantastic!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I know 🙁 What a heart breaker! Thanks Dorothy!
Shiloh Barkley says
Whoa! These look really decadent!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Totally 🙂
Rachel says
Stop it – I’m drooling!! Oh the deliciousness…. I want to make and eat these immediately, haha.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Do it! hehe
Liz says
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!