Butterscotch Marshmallow Squares – Perfect for the 4th of July

Name: Butterscotch Marshmallow Squares for July 4th
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 12 oz Package Chocolate Chips; 11 oz Package Butterscotch Chips; 1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter; 10 oz Bag Mini Marshmallows; 1 Cup Colorful candies (red, white, and blue)

Posted by Andrea Updyke

on Jun 30, 2026

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These butterscotch marshmallow squares are rich and fudgy, made with chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter, then loaded with fluffy mini marshmallows and colorful M&M’s. No baking required, just a handful of ingredients and about 15 minutes of effort.

Squares of chocolate marshmallow treats topped with red, white, and blue candy-coated chocolates are arranged on a baking tray with loose candies and marshmallows nearby.

They’re sweet, a little salty, chewy, crunchy, and perfect for road trips or 4th of July picnics. You can even make them in your RV or travel trailer!

If you love easy no-bake treats, you’ll also want to check out this No-bake key lime cheesecake and my Grandma’s peanut butter fudge.

Why I Love This Recipe

No-bake recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes of hands-on time.
The combination of chocolate, butterscotch, and peanut butter flavors!
Colorful candies you can customize for your favorite holiday celebrations.

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Five bowls on a marble surface containing mini marshmallows, butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, red-white-blue candies, and peanut butter.

How to Make It

This recipe couldn’t be easier. Simply melt, mix, and refrigerate! To get started,
line a 9×13 baking pan with non-stick foil, or line it with aluminum foil, then butter the pan.

A glass bowl filled with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and a large dollop of peanut butter. Nearby are two small empty bowls, one with a blue spatula and peanut butter residue.

Step 1: Place chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.

A glass bowl filled with melted chocolate and mini marshmallows being mixed with a wooden spoon on a marble surface.

Step 2: Add mini-marshmallows and stir until evenly coated.

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A glass baking dish lined with foil, filled with melted chocolate and mini marshmallows mixed together.

Step 3: Spread the mixture into your prepared pan.

A rectangular baking dish lined with foil contains chocolate dessert topped with red, white, and blue candy-coated chocolates.

Step 4: Sprinkle with colorful candies and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nine chocolate dessert bars topped with red, white, and blue M&M candies are arranged on a baking sheet, surrounded by mini marshmallows and loose M&Ms.

Remove from the refrigerator once the mixture has hardened, then let it sit for about 10 minutes before cutting. Slice into 24 butterscotch marshmallow squares and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Butterscotch Marshmallow Squares for July 4th

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Butterscotch marshmallow squares loaded with chocolate, peanut butter, and colorful candies. This easy no-bake recipe makes 24 squares.

Prep: 5

Cook: 10

Total: 2 15

Yield: 24 squares

By: Andrea Updyke

Ingredients

▢ 12 oz Package Chocolate Chips
▢ 11 oz Package Butterscotch Chips
▢ 1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
▢ 10 oz Bag Mini Marshmallows
▢ 1 Cup Colorful candies, red, white, and blue

Instructions

Line a 9×13 baking pan with non-stick foil or line with aluminum foil and then butter the pan.
Place chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter in a large, microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
OR
Stove top- Place chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stirring frequently heat until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
Add in marshmallow and stir until the marshmallows are evenly coated.
Spread the mixture into your prepared pan.
Sprinkle with candies and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Remove from refrigerator and allow to sit for about 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into 24 squares and serve.