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Cherry Chocolate Nut Bars Recipe

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Delicious Cherry Chocolate Nut Bars featuring layers of melted milk chocolate, chunky peanut butter, salted peanuts, cherry frosting, and gooey marshmallows, all set in a buttery bar perfect for holiday treats or anytime snacking. These no-bake bars combine rich chocolate, sweet cherry, and crunchy nuts for a satisfying layered dessert.

  • Total Time: 2 hours (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 48 bars

Ingredients

Chocolate Layer

  • 12 ounces milk chocolate chips (1 package)
  • ¾ cup chunky peanut butter
  • 12 ounces salted peanuts, chopped

Cherry Marshmallow Layer

  • 10.5 ounces miniature marshmallows (1 package)
  • 16 ounces cherry frosting (1 package)

Instructions

  1. Melt and Combine Chocolate and Peanut Butter: Melt the milk chocolate chips and chunky peanut butter together on low power in the microwave, stirring frequently until smooth. Stir in the chopped salted peanuts thoroughly.
  2. Prepare Base Layer: Spread half of the chocolate-peanut mixture evenly into a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch glass pan. Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate layer is firm and set.
  3. Melt Marshmallows and Add Frosting: In the microwave, melt the miniature marshmallows on very low power, stirring every 20 seconds to prevent burning until smooth and fully melted. Stir in the cherry frosting until fully combined.
  4. Apply Cherry Marshmallow Layer: Carefully spread the cherry marshmallow mixture evenly over the chilled chocolate base layer, taking care not to disturb the bottom layer. Return the pan to the refrigerator to cool and set.
  5. Add Final Chocolate Layer: Melt the remaining chocolate and peanut butter mixture if it has set, by microwaving in short intervals and stirring well. Spread this final chocolate layer evenly on top of the cherry marshmallow layer, covering all edges.
  6. Set and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled bars until firm. Once set, cut into approximately 48 pieces for serving. Store the bars chilled in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Use a microwave-safe bowl for melting to prevent overheating the chocolate or marshmallows.
  • Spray the baking dish lightly with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal and cleaning.
  • Be patient when melting marshmallows to avoid scorching; stir frequently.
  • If the chocolate mixture thickens too much to spread, gently warm again in short bursts.
  • These bars are best stored refrigerated and consumed within a week for optimal freshness.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/cherry-chocolate-nut-bars-recipe/