Cherry Mash Candy

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This is one of my favorite Christmas candies!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 40 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 9x13 inch pan

Cherry Mash Candy

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar

⅔ cup evaporated milk

1 ¼ cups miniature marshmallows

½ cup butter

1 dash salt

1 ¼ cups cherry baking chips

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

¾ cup chunky peanut butter

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Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat stir together sugar milk marshmallows butter and salt. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until mixture reaches soft ball stage 240 degrees F (115 degrees C). Turn off heat. Add cherry chips and vanilla; stir until melted.

Step 2

Pour mixture into a well-greased 9x13 inch pan and let cool until firm.

Step 3

In a microwave or in a saucepan over low heat melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. Pour over cherry mixture and spread evenly. Allow to cool completely before cutting.

Nutritional Information

Cherry Mash Candy

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 557.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.3g 15%

Carbohydrates: 71.9g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 54.4g

Fat: 29.8g 46%

Saturated Fat: 14.7g 74%

Cholesterol: 24.4mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 269IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.5mg 27%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg

Folate: 19.9mcg 5%

Calcium: 55.4mg 6%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 61.6mg 22%

Potassium: 268.2mg 8%

Sodium: 189.6mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 268.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.