Cherry Mountain Candy Squares Recipe

 Cherry Mountain Candy Squares Recipe

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 12 regular-sized marshmallows
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher or coarse salt
• 6 ounces cherry flavored chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 drops red food coloring
• 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 1/4 cups salted peanuts, chopped finely
• 1 tablespoon butter

Time: 1 hour
30 min
Qty: 117

• Line a 13 x 9-inch pan with aluminum foil (leaving 1 to 1 1/2-inch edge to grasp for easy removal), and lightly grease with butter; set aside.
  In large saucepan combine sugar, milk, 1/2 cup butter, marshmallows and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  Add cherry flavored chips, vanilla extract and red food coloring (if using), and stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour into prepared pan. Set aside.
  In 4 cup measuring glass, melt chocolate chips in microwave oven on High for 30 seconds, stir and microwave an additional 30 seconds. Stir until melted. (Be very careful, as chocolate will burn easily.) Stir in peanut butter, finely chopped peanuts and 1 tablespoon butter, mixing well. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over the cherry mixture.
  Allow to sit at room temperature until completely set and firm. Lift candy from pan by foil edges and place on a cutting board. Cut into 1-inch squares. Store in cool place.
  Makes 117 (1-inch square) servings.

• Please see above.
• Store in an airtight container.

• Serve with Tea or Coffee.
• Great for a Holiday Parties.

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