Joanna Gaines Cherry Mashers Recipe
Are you looking for a sweet, nostalgic treat? The Joanna Gaines Cherry Mashers Recipe is a true classic. This recipe comes from her famous Magnolia Table cookbook.
Equipment
- Large microwave-safe bowl.
- Medium mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Hand mixer
- Small cookie scoop or spoon.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar.
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk.
- 1/2 cup salted butter.
- 2 cups mini marshmallows.
- 1 teaspoon cherry extract.
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries chopped.
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter.
- 2 cups chopped salted peanuts.
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking later.
- Mix sugar, milk, and butter in a pot. Boil for five minutes while stirring.
- Remove from heat and add marshmallows. Stir until they melt completely.
- Fold in cherry extract and chopped cherries. The mixture will turn a pretty pink.
- Pour the pink mix into a pan. Let it cool until it is firm.
- Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Stir the chopped peanuts into the chocolate. This adds great texture.
- Spread chocolate over the cherry layer. Chill in the fridge for two hours.
Notes
- Use high-quality cherry extract for better taste.
- Pat the cherries dry before chopping them.
- Do not overcook the sugar and milk base.
- Let the cherry layer cool before adding chocolate.
- Store them in the fridge to keep them firm.