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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