Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares

This no-bake recipe is such a classic. Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares, aka Butterscotch Confetti Squares, are a nostalgic staple from the potlucks of my childhood.

Now, I’m a rebel, a rogue if you will, when it comes to these squares. I simply don’t like butterscotch chips. I used to mix up giant batches of these at the bakery, and that cloying smell of melted butterscotch chips is something I wish I could forget. Instead, I prefer to make these with semi-sweet chocolate for a (slightly) less sweet, chocolatey treat.

I’m going to give you an easy-to-remember ratio for this recipe (see this post about baking ratios) so that you can scale it up or down depending on the quantity you need. I personally like to whip up a tiny batch of these in a matter of minutes when I’m craving a sweet treat but don’t want to have a whole pan of them in the house.

It’s as easy as 1-2-3-4.

Using your 1/2 cup measure:

• 1 measure of Margarine/Butter (1/2 cup)
• 2 measures of Peanut Butter (1 cup)
• 3 measures of Chocolate Chips (1 1/2 cups)
• 4 x 2 measures of Mini Marshmallows (4 cups)

You can do the same thing with any size ice cream scoop:

• 1 scoop of Margarine/Butter
• 2 scoops of Peanut Butter
• 3 scoops of Chocolate Chips
• 4 x 2 scoops of Mini Marshmallows

For a tiny taste, use a tablespoon:

• 1 spoonful of Margarine/Butter
• 2 spoonfuls of Peanut Butter
• 3 spoonfuls of Chocolate Chips
• Don’t measure the marshmallows, just throw in a handful. Come on, be honest, you’re making this at midnight in your pajamas with only the over-sink light on, and the measurements don’t matter because you’re just going to end up getting impatient and eating it before it has a chance to fully set.

Method:

1. Measure margarine/butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl that will have plenty of room for you to add the marshmallows later.
2. Microwave for 1-2 minutes in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Try not to microwave any longer than you need to. You want it smooth and melted, but not too liquid or too hot.
3. Add marshmallows and stir well.
4. Dump the mixture into a pan (8×8 square for this quantity) and level it out. (Line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal. I like to be able to pull the whole block out and cut it into squares.)
5. Set in the fridge for at least two hours before cutting and serving.

Use either the fruity coloured marshmallows or just plain mini marshmallows, whichever you prefer. Some people add coconut to these. I guess that’s okay if you’re into that. Others add walnuts, and I’m sorry, that’s just weird. Don’t be like that.