These Chocolate Marshmallow Bars were one of the first goodies I made and brought to share with fellow teachers when I was teaching elementary school so many years ago. The teacher’s room was a great place to share my obsession with baking. And these Chocolate Marshmallow Bars were certainly a big hit. This is an old recipe from Taste of Home magazine. It’s the kind of recipe you spot and rip out and save to make later. The best sort of occasion for serving these Chocolate Marshmallow Bars is one where you’ll be able to share them with a lot of people. You’ll get 36 bars out of this recipe. Once they’re chilled and firmed up, they’re the perfect hand-held dessert.
How to make Royal Chocolate Marshmallow Bars:
The only thing you’ll actually “bake” in this recipe is the 1st layer of these bars. It’s a chocolate cakey layer. When that comes out of the oven, 4 cups of mini marshmallows are immediately sprinkled on top of the baked 1st layer. Sprinkle them evenly because then you’ll return the pan to the oven to melt the marshmallows to create the 2nd layer.
TIP: At this point, you’ll want to have a knife ready to spread the melted marshmallows. If you use a regular ‘ol knife, the melted marshmallow will stick to the knife. Dip the knife into very warm water (better yet, stick the knife into the warm water in a tall glass a few minutes before doing this), and you should have an easier time spreading the melted marshmallows into an even layer without sticking.
For the 3rd and final layer, you’re basically going to make a base for Rice Krispie Treats that has chocolate and peanut butter additions. Then you’ll give the pan of bars some chill time in the refrigerator, so they’ll be easier to cut when firmed up.
Is there a substitute for peanut butter?
If you’re allergic to peanut butter (or just don’t care for it), feel free to use your favorite substitution. I recommend creamy almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
Here’s the pan you’ll need for this recipe:
How do I store chocolate marshmallow bars, and how long will they keep?
Store these at room temperature in a well sealed container. They’ll keep for about 4 days. I don’t recommend trying to freeze them.
If you’re looking for more recipes to use up your mini marshmallows, try some of these:
S’Mores Ice Cream Cake Rocky Road Ice Cream Avalanche Popcorn Rocky Road Fudge Bars Candy Bar Pie Chocolate Scratch Cake
