Cherry Smash

I got this recipe from a co-worker. It's pretty good. This last time (Wednesday) I cooked it too long and the cherry part was really crumbly, oh well. It still tasted good. I also just used Chunky peanut butter, instead of adding peanuts, and that worked well. I keep forgetting to take pictures. Maybe next time....

1/4 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup evaporated milk
12 large marshmallows, (or 1 cup mini marshmallows)
12 oz pkg cherry chips (or any other flavor)
1 tsp vanilla
6 oz (1 cup) chocolate chips
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Mix together in a sauce pan butter, milk, sugar and marshmallows.
Bring to a boil over med-high heat. Boil for 5 minutes, or until “soft-ball” stage. Removed from heat and mix
in vanilla and cherry chips until completely melted. Spread into greased 9x13 pan. Let Cool.
Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and butter** in double boiler or in medium microwave safe bowl in microwave
very carefully. Then stir in peanuts and peanut butter. Spread over cherry layer and chill until set.
**Hint for melting chocolate in the microwave: Use 50% power stirring every 45 seconds, or normal (high)
power for 30 seconds at a time.