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    Confetti Bars Recipe

    Published: Dec 4, 2020

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    Originally posted May 13, 2011. Updated 12/4/2020

    A white plate is stacked with Confetti Bars - rainbow marshmallows held together with butterscotch fudge.

    Confetti Bars - Butterscotch, Peanut Butter, Marshmallow Bars -are a staple of any Manitoba holiday spread. Easy to make, quick to disappear!

    Quick and easy recipe post for today: Confetti Bars!

    When I first posted this recipe, I’d been dealing with a sick husband the past couple of days.

    While shopping for "sick" groceries (stuff we didn't have on hand, that are good to have around for illness - OJ, chicken soup, yogurt, etc), somehow I started thinking about confetti bars.

    Yeah, I have no idea either. My brain sometimes makes completely bizarre leaps like that.

    Anyway, confetti bars.

    At the time, I hadn’t had them in a long time, and had noticed that they definitely weren't the ubiquitous party / holiday treat there - we were still in Minnesota - that they are here (now that I’m back home).

    Close up view of butterscotch fudge squares, loaded with rainbow marshmallows.

    What are Confetti Bars?

    Confetti bars are a fun little confection made of marshmallows encased in a kind of butterscotch-peanut butter quick, creamy fudge.

    You can't go to a Canadian potluck, Christmas dinner, or wedding social without coming across these things!

    In my family, these bars, Noelles, my aunt's Sauerkraut Balls, and Dill Dip were basically foundational for any holiday get together.

    I'm not taking any credit for this recipe itself, as it's one that you just learn as a kid, and pretty much everyone knows. You know, aside from most of the Minnesota locals that I know!

    Are they a Canadian thing? Prairies-specific?

    I don't know.

    Whatever they are, they take like 2 minutes to make, and are super addictive. Definitely a case of "The whole being greater than the sum of its parts"!

    Close up view of marshmallow butterscotch bars - rainbow marshmallows held together with a butterscotch and peanut butter fudge.

    How to Make Confetti Bars

    These butterscotch marshmallow bars are incredibly easy to make, involve very few ingredients, and require no special techniques or even baking.

    Confetti Bars Ingredients

    Butterscotch Chips
    Peanut Butter
    Butter
    Rainbow Mini Marshmallows

    A white plate is stacked with Confetti Bars - rainbow marshmallows held together with butterscotch fudge.

    Basic Confetti Squares Technique

    1. Measure the first 3 ingredients into a large, microwave safe bowl

    2. Melt the ingredients together

    3. Stir everything until smooth

    4. Add marshmallows, stir to coat

    5. Spread into a prepared pan

    6. Chill until set.

    7. Cut and serve!

    A white plate is stacked with Confetti Bars - rainbow marshmallows held together with butterscotch fudge.

    Some Helpful Tips

    - Be sure to prepare your baking pan before you start making the squares.

    Butter or pan spray works fine, but I usually prefer to line it with parchment. This way, I can lift the whole thing out and cut into bars much more easily.

    - Be careful when melting your butterscotch chips - you don’t want them to burn.

    I’ll usually put them in the microwave for 45-60 seconds to start, stir well, then go in 20-30 second bursts from there.

    - I usually stop microwaving it before it’s actually all melted, and stir the remaining bits of chips until they melt and everything is smooth.

    Not only does this help prevent burning, it helps cool it down a bit - which helps the final texture!

    - While it’s not 100% necessary, I like to let the mixture cool for a few minutes before adding the marshmallows. This lets it thicken up slightly, and makes it less likely to melt or shrink the marshmallows.

    - While this will set at room temp, it will go a LOT faster in the fridge.

    Close up view of marshmallow butterscotch bars - rainbow marshmallows held together with a butterscotch and peanut butter fudge.

    Variations

    - While Rainbow marshmallows are traditional (and prettier!), you can definitely use plain marshmallows if you prefer, or if you can’t find the rainbow ones.

    - You can swap the butterscotch chips out for chocolate chips.

    - While peanut butter is traditional, you can swap it out for other nut or nut-adjacent butters.

    As an example, sunflower seed butter would make this accessible to those who have peanut allergies.

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    This recipe is one of many fantastic Canadian recipes in my cookbook, "More Than Poutine: Favourite Foods from my Home and Native Land”.

    "More than Poutine" is a Canadian cookbook like no other - written by a Canadian living away, it includes both traditional home cooking recipes, as well as accurate homemade versions of many of the snacks, sauces, convenience foods, and other food items that are hard to come by outside of Canada!

    Order your copy here on this site, through Amazon, or through any major bookseller!

    Close up view of marshmallow butterscotch bars - rainbow marshmallows held together with a butterscotch and peanut butter fudge.

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    Whether you’re a Canadian in the US or not, we could all use some comfort food these days. Here are some Canadian Favourites!

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    Close up view of butterscotch fudge squares, loaded with rainbow marshmallows.

    Confetti Bars Recipe

    A white plate is stacked with Confetti Bars - rainbow marshmallows held together with butterscotch fudge.
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    5 from 7 votes

    Confetti Bars

    These bars are a staple at any Manitoba holiday spread... quick to come together, and even quicker to disappear!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cooling Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 10 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: Canadian, Holiday, potluck
    Keyword: Butterscotch, Candy Bars, Holiday, Peanut Butter, Potluck, Winnipeg
    Servings: 16 8" x 8" Tray
    Calories: 206kcal
    Author: Marie Porter

    Ingredients

    • 1 Package Butterscotch Chips
    • 1 Cup Smooth Peanut Butter
    • ½ Cup Butter
    • 1 Small Bag Rainbow Mini Marshmallows

    Instructions

    • In a glass bowl, heat butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and butter. I like to microwave it for a minute or so, until the chips are about half melted. Stir until everything is melted, combined, and smooth.
    • Add in mini marshmallows, stir until all are evenly coated. Use between ½ and 1 small bag of them, depending on your tastes. I usually use about ⅔ of a bag, but used a whole bag for this batch (as pictured). Sometimes you want more of the “fudge” part, sometimes you want more marshmallows. These bars are NOT a hard science 🙂
    • When marshmallows are coated, spread mixture into a lightly greased pan. (I used 8″ x 8″ for 2″ thick bars, 9″ x 13″ is a popular size to use for thinner bars.) Chill until set.
    • Slice up and serve!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

    Close up view of butterscotch fudge squares, loaded with rainbow marshmallows.

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    Comments

    1. Mon

      August 21, 2011 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      I have been looking for this recipe for ever, thanks! Tastes just like home! I'm a Canadian transplanted to Arizona. It's so nice to have some taste of home.

      Thanks!

      Reply
    2. Heather

      November 04, 2011 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely a Canadian thing. Grew up in Saskatchewan, where they were always to be found wherever people brought baking, but it's been harder than I thought to find a recipe, and the only recipes I've found have been on Canadian sites (is it a prairies thing?) does anyone know how to do the chocolate ones - do you just use chocolate chips instead of butterscotch?

      Reply
      • admin

        November 04, 2011 at 2:33 pm

        Yep - just use milk or dark chocolate chips in place of butterscotch. I'll add an extra tablespoon of butter in with it if using dark chocolate, but that's about all!

        Reply
    3. Kari

      October 17, 2012 at 1:35 am

      5 stars
      Finally!! Oh goodness in have been a searching for this for a so long. I also am a Canadian now living in Arizona and wow I could never describe this enough to anyone to get the recipe and I can not wait to make this for my kiddos. I am so glad I finally came across this.

      Reply
    4. Shannon W

      December 20, 2012 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      Could be a prairie thing - I grew up with them in BC, but my Grandma was from Manitoba and they were one of her FAVOURITE. My mom always rolled them into a log shape covered while warm & rolled them in coconut and then made thin slices when it was cool. Definitely the same recipe though. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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