Jim Dandies

Indulge in the gooey, chocolatey delight of Jim Dandies, a crowd-pleasing dessert bar that's loaded with flavor and texture. These decadent treats combine the richness of melted butter and sugars with a soft, chewy base that comes alive with mini marshmallows, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and optional crunchy nuts for added depth. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this homemade classic bakes to golden perfection in under 30 minutes, making it the ultimate dessert for parties, potlucks, or a cozy night in. With a balance of sweet and salty, and a perfectly chewy interior, Jim Dandies are sure to become a favorite addition to your collection of easy baking recipes. Perfectly paired keywords: dessert bar recipe, chocolate marshmallow treats, easy baking recipes, homemade dessert idea, chewy dessert bars.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 2 unit large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and light brown sugar until smooth and fully combined.

Step 3

Let the butter-sugar mixture cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until well incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the mini marshmallows, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chopped nuts (if using). Ensure the mix-ins are evenly distributed.

Step 7

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula.

Step 8

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Allow the Jim Dandies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars or squares. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(847.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3325.7

Total Fat 122.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 496mg	0%
Sodium 1255.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 552.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 379.8g
Protein 46.7g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 195.0mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 720.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.5%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 63.2%