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