Confetti squares are one of those amazing retro desserts that are completely delicious, completely insane, and way too easy to make. They’re also known as peanut butter marshmallow squares or butterscotch marshmallow squares – and they’re basically a fluffy cloud of sweet peanut butter deliciousness.
**This post was originally published May 27, 2017 and updated December 17, 2019**
Confetti Squares – AKA Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares
I always remember my grandmother making confetti squares. They’re simple to make, extremely sugary, and have a chewy, gooey texture that reminds me of childhood. They’re one of those desserts that you’re almost embarrassed to make because they’re so sugary – but they’re still one of my all-time favorite treats.
The recipe is super simple and there are only 4 ingredients.
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 bag butterscotch chips
- 4-5 cups rainbow marshmallows
You could obviously use regular marshmallows, but the rainbow variety are what give confetti squares their name. Plus – seeing a bag of multicolored marshmallows makes me nostalgic in the best possible way.
The flavor is similar to scotcheroos (hence why they’re sometimes called peanut butter marshmallow squares or butterscotch marshmallow squares), but they’re soft and chewy instead of crunchy. Then the marshmallows make them even sweeter.
How to Make Confetti Squares
To make confetti squares we melt together the butter, peanut butter, and butterscotch chips over low heat in a saucepan. You’ll want to go slowly here so it melts into a smooth and creamy sauce without any lumps. You could also melt them together in the microwave on medium power for 45-second intervals, stirring between each interval.
Then remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool. This is absolutely necessary, otherwise, if you mix in the marshmallows while the peanut butter is still hot you’ll melt the marshmallows and end up with a big sticky mess.
Pro Tip:Â For extra gooey squares – use 4 cups mini marshmallows instead of 5 cups.
After the marshmallows are stirred in, the batter is spooned into our prepared pan, and we chill in the fridge to let the bars harden.
Sweet, peanut butter butterscotch marshmallow perfection. If you remember confetti squares from your childhood – then you know how delicious these are! And if you’ve never tried confetti squares before, then you definitely need to try this super easy no-bake recipe!
If you love confetti squares, make sure to try these other easy, no bake treats:
Confetti Squares - AKA Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 bag butterscotch chips , 300g
- 4-5 cup rainbow marshmallows
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch pan with aluminium foil and lightly grease.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat melt together the butter, peanut butter & butterscotch chips.
- Stir occasionally until the mixture is smooth.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Stir in the marshmallows.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and set in the fridge to harden (about 1-2 hours).
Brent Richardson
Can i use margarine instead of butter
Fiona
For this recipe, it’ll be fine!
Pam
Can you freeze?
Fiona
Yup – then thaw in the fridge!
Rachel
I’ve made these before and love them. But I can’t remember: are these ok to stay out of the fridge for an afternoon or do they get really soft/mushy?
Fiona
They can get a bit soft, depending on the temperature of your kitchen. But as far as food safety, they’re totally fine to be out of the fridge
Sandra
From many past experiences, I NEVER melt the butterscotch chips on the stove! Not sure what ALL the ingredients are in butterscotch chips but besides the sugar, there’s something else in them that cause them to burn at the bottom of the pot before they actually melt. I put the butterscotch chips with a tablespoon of butter in the microwave on 50% power and 10 seconds at a time til melted . Then I add them into the peanut butter and butter mixture that’s been melted together in the pot. No burnt or lumpy butterscotch chips thank heaven!
Sf
I didn’t have any problems melting the butterscotch on the stove… At a really low heat with the butter and peanut butter or was smooth and creamy and not burnt at all…
T R
Same, melted in pot perfectly over very low heat
Jolene Ottosen
I actually just melt my butter and peanut butter in the microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes, just long enough for the butter to melt, and then add the butterscotch chips. That way the sugar in the chips can’t crystalize and I don’t have long to wait before I can add the marshmallows.
Sandra Forquer
Could I scoop these into cupcake liners instead of a pan? Would I need to spray the liners?
Fiona
If you’re using paper liners I don’t think you’ll need to spray them, but if they’re aluminum you may want to give them a light spray
Alyssa
Can I doubleThis for a 9×13 dish?
Fiona
Yup – absolutely. You’ll just need a very big bowl
Katherine
I just want to make sure, we need to use unsalted butter?
Thank you
Fiona
Salted butter would be fine for this recipe 🙂
Emily
If I don’t have butterscotch chips, can I use white chocolate??
Fiona
I think that would be delicious!
Zahraa
Can I use chocolate chips
Fiona
Yup! Enjoy
Harlem
Mmm…my granny made theses for us a s kids and they were bomb! I make them now and I’ve used milk chocolate instead of butterscotch chips. I also have added shredded coconut too and its amazing!