Cherry Mash Bars Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter (or olive oil) and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the chopped maraschino cherries, cherry juice, and almond extract. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the cherry mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped salted peanuts (or use a reduced amount).
- Pour the chocolate-peanut mixture over the cherry layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Gently tap the dish on the counter to remove air bubbles and create a smooth surface.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once set, cut into 24 squares or bars with a sharp knife.
WW Points Calculation:
- Powdered sugar: 0 points
- Unsalted butter (2 tbsp olive oil alternative): 4 points (instead of 24 points for 1 cup of butter)
- Maraschino cherries: 0 points
- Maraschino cherry juice: 0 points
- Almond extract: 0 points
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips (½ cup): 24 points (reduced from 48 points)
- Creamy peanut butter (2 tbsp): 4 points (instead of 14 points for 1 cup)
- Salted peanuts (¼ cup): 3 points (instead of 14 points for 1 ½ cups)
Total Points: 35 points
Servings: 24
Per Serving: 1.46 points
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: 115
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
I'm waiting for your comments! Enjoy!
