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No-Bake Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares Recipe – Easy & Delicious Dessert

No-Bake Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares Recipe

These No-Bake Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares are a nostalgic, gooey, and ultra-satisfying treat made with creamy peanut butter, butterscotch chips, and mini marshmallows. A quick and easy dessert bar that sets in the fridge with zero baking required.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 squares 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 (11 oz) bag butterscotch chips

1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

2. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter and peanut butter together until smooth.

3. Add butterscotch chips and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.

4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt. Let cool for 3–4 minutes (important so marshmallows don’t melt).

5. Gently fold in mini marshmallows until evenly coated.

6. Pour mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly.

7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.

8. Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Don’t overheat or the butterscotch can seize—low and slow is key.

Let the mixture cool slightly before adding marshmallows to keep them intact.

Add chopped peanuts or a drizzle of chocolate for a twist.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, No-Bake, Bars
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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