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Bing Cherry Candy

thetimelessbaker
A homemade candy that tastes just like the nostalgic Midwest candy - a soft Bing cherry flavored filling surrounded by layers of chocolate covered peanuts.
4.57 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
cooling time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 96 pieces
Calories 68 kcal

Equipment

  • medium sized saucepan
  • standard 9" x 13" pan
  • foil
  • baking spray

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 large marshmallows
  • 1 6 oz. pkg. cherry flavored baking chips
  • 1 12 oz. pkg. good quality semi-sweet chocolate or baking chips
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 10 oz. finely chopped or crushed salted peanuts

Instructions
 

  • Line a 9” x 13” pan with foil, extending over sides of pan and grease well with baking spray.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2/3 cup evaporated milk, 11/2 cup unsalted butter and pinch of salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat; once boiling, cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • After 5 minutes, remove from heat. Add in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, followed by the 12 large marshmallows and 1 6 oz. pkg. cherry flavored baking chips. Stir until marshmallows and cherry chips have melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Meanwhile, in a microwave safe bowl, combine 1 12 oz. pkg. good quality semi-sweet chocolate or baking chips, 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter and 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter. Microwave on 50-60% power until chocolate is melted, then stir until mixture is smooth. Stir in 10 oz. finely chopped or crushed salted peanuts.
  • Pour half of the chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Then, pour all of the cherry mixture over the first layer of chocolate. Pour remaining chocolate mixture on top, spreading until the cherry mixture is completely covered.
  • Let cool completely before cutting candy into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Cherry flavored baking chips readily available during the holiday season. You can search online to purchase if you have difficulty finding them.
  • Grease the foil lined pan very well to prevent candy from sticking
  • Allow candy to completely set before cutting

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.1mg
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