Chocolate Confetti Bars

I think everyone has a recipe for Chocolate Confetti Bars, but may call it by a different name. These rich treats are made with pantry staple ingredients like colored mini marshmallows, butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter. Ready in just 10 minutes, these dessert bars are perfect when you need dessert super fast!

This vintage recipe has been around for a long time. I remember seeing it often at our local church bake sales. There’s a reason why they’ve stood the test of time: they are easy to make and delicious!

I make mine with a mixture of butterscotch chips and chocolate chips, plus a little bit of peanut butter. Coloured mini marshmallows add a pop of chewy sweetness and look pretty. These no-bake bars are always a hit around Christmas, and it would be great if you participated in a baking exchange.

I love making them because they are SO EASY! On hot days, I don’t feel like baking elaborate desserts….ok, I don’t like making elaborate desserts, period! They are silky, melt-in-your-mouth good.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• You only need a handful of ingredients that you already have in the pantry.
• Perfect for unexpected company or when you need a fast dessert.
• Easy enough that the kids can help.
• Ooey, gooey, chocolatey, and peanut buttery taste.

Ingredients

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• Chocolate chips
• Butterscotch chips
• Butter
• Peanut butter
• Mini colored marshmallows

How To Make Chocolate Confetti Bars

• Step One: Melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, butter, and peanut butter in a double boiler. Let cool for about 10 to 15 minutes.

• Step Two: Stir in marshmallows. Pour the mixture into a 9×9-inch pan. Refrigerate until solidified. Cut into squares.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• If you don’t have a double boiler, you can put a metal bowl over a small pot with boiling water. Additionally, you can melt your chips in the microwave using interval bursts of microwave time and stirring between intervals.
• If you’re having difficulty finding your multicolored marshmallows in your local grocery store, try looking at Walmart or Amazon online to find them.
• When the bars are almost finished setting in the refrigerator, you can add a few more colorful rainbow marshmallows to the top. These won’t be covered in chocolate and will bring an extra pop of color to your beautiful dessert bars. 

Variations and Substitutions

• If you want to reduce the sweetness factor a bit, try using salty peanuts that you set out at parties.
• If you can’t have peanut butter, you can omit it. You could also try adding a bit more chocolate or using some marshmallow fluff in its place.
• If you want your bars to have a crunchier texture, add chopped nuts or even toasted coconut flakes.
• You can stir in some Rice Krispies cereal or other cereal flakes for more crunch. Fruity Pebbles would also be a fun-colored addition to this bar mixture before setting. Since they come in so many colors, you would really have a colorful dessert to share with your guests.
• Serve these bars with some sweet sauces drizzled on top: butterscotch sauce, chocolate sauce, or even hot fudge on top would add another rich element to these decadent dessert bars.
• If you can’t find the rainbow-colored marshmallows, you can use plain marshmallows, but this dessert will be less fun and exciting to look at. 

Storage Instructions

These treats are sticky but so good, so be careful when handling them. Any bars should be placed in an airtight container or bag and kept in the fridge for up to a week. 

Can I Freeze This?

Yes, you can freeze these for up to 3 months. 

I suggest wrapping them individually with plastic wrap before placing them in a freezer-safe container or bag to freeze for a longer period of time. 

Why Are They Mushy or Runny? 

If your confetti bars are mushy or runny, you may need to let them set in the refrigerator longer. 

Depending on how much chocolate you use and how many marshmallows are added, more melted butterscotch and peanut butter may be needed to hold everything together. 

How To Cut Them Cleanly?

I have a few tips to help them look nice and clean when cutting them. 

• Make sure to use a sharp knife. Dull blades will drag through the bars, making a mess.
• I like to run the blade of my knife under hot water before slicing each slice into the dessert to make squares.
• I also suggest wiping the blade of your knife with a damp paper towel between each cut so you don’t run any prior dessert crumbs through the dessert bars you’re cutting now.
• You can also spray your knife blade with non-stick baking spray between cuts of your bars to help keep the edges clean and smooth.

Dessert Recipes

• French Vanilla Cream Bars
• Chewy Bars
• Chocolate Surprise Bars
• Peanut Butter Bars
• Marshmallow Bars

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