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A stack of chocolate and marshmallow squares on a plate.
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Chocolate Confetti Squares

Soft colorful marshmallows are bound together with rich, melted chocolate and finished with a sprinkling of shredded coconut, creating a colorful, stained-glass look.
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Treat
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: Chocolate, Christmas Recipes, Coconut, Desset Squares, Holiday Baking, Holiday Desserts, Marshmallows, Peanut Butter
Servings: 25 squares
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Alisa Infanti

Equipment

  • 9" Square Baking Dish

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 bag colored mini marshmallows
  • ⅔ cup shredded sweetened coconut

Instructions

  • Line a 9" square baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Add the butter to a medium-sized pot and melt over medium heat.
  • Turn off the heat, add the chocolate chips a third at a time to the melted butter and stir until they are all melted and smooth.
  • Add the peanut butter and stir until combined.
  • Add the cocoa powder and stir until combined and smooth.
  • Add the marshmallows to a large bowl with the chocolate mixture, and use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix the marshmallows and chocolate. You want the marshmallows to be mixed evenly so that there are pockets of chocolate throughout so the marshmallows will stick to them. It will look almost like messy brickwork with chocolate as the mortar.
  • Add the marshmallow mixture to the baking dish and spread out evenly. Use the back of the spoon to press down slightly to ensure that the marshmallows stick to the chocolate. If they are loose they won't hold as squares.
  • Sprinkle the top evenly with the coconut. Then cover and let chill in the fridge for 3 hours before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

Storage:
Store tightly sealed for up to 5 days in the fridge. Or cut into squares and freeze in a tightly sealed container for up to 5 months. Thaw before eating.
Variations:
Vegan butter, chocolate and marshmallows can be swapped easily as a 1:1 ratio.  No-nut butters can be used in place of peanut butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg