CHERRY MASH

Marcia Norwood
America's STORYTELLER
Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking

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Cherry Mash  has been a favorite candy bar of mine since I was a child in the 50's.   
 

Sister Gloria, Cousin Tandra and Marcia.  Copyright 1953  Marcia Norwood

Go figure.  I like Cherry Mash candy bars, but I don't like cherry pie.  Maybe because the filling of the Cherry Mash candy bar isn't as sour a a cherry pie.  

Cherry Mash is delicious as a candy bar, and it makes a great topping when melted and poured over ice cream.

Once, I posted in an online adoption group that Cherry Mash was my favorite candy bar.  Many people around the United States had no idea what I was talking about.  

So - I purchased several Cherry Mash candy bars; ate a few myself;  and mailed the rest to everyone in the adoption group who wanted to try one.

How about you?  Have you ever heard of the third oldest candy bar in the United States?

Have you ever tasted the nostalgic goodness of a Cherry Mash?

http://cherrymash.com

https://www.facebook.com/CherryMash/timeline?ref=page_internal

 

There's even a Cherry Mash Song!

LINK:  http://cherrymash.com/retro-candy/cherry-mash-song/

This special song is written by Cherry Mash fan, Jim Salestrom, an Emmy-award-winning singer/songwriter.  

The Chase Candy Company has been making fine candies since 1876, including the world-famous Cherry Mash, the third-oldest candy bar in the country.

The family operated candy factory is located in historic St. Joseph, Missouri ― home to another American legend, outlaw Jesse James.  

Chase still uses time-tested recipes and the finest, freshest ingredients to make candy the old-fashioned way. They have, however, upgraded equipment, and they are  capable of making 72,000 Cherry Mash candy bars in a day.  They use more than 15 tons of crushed maraschino cherries each year. 

Check out how they make up to 72,000 Cherry Mash candy bars each day.

LINK:  http://cherrymash.com/chase-candy-company/chocolate-factory

LINK:  https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&type=B111US0D20140720&p=what+is++a+cherry+mash+candy+bar


RECIPES:
Cherry Mash Cookie Recipe
With our thanks to Bonnie Lytton
 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
8 small Cherry Mash candy bars, chopped
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in Cherry Mash.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool on baking sheets for two minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Makes 18 to 20 large cookies.


Cherry Mash Martini Recipe
1 ½  oz Effen Black Cherry Vodka
¾ oz Disaronno Amaretto
¾ oz Crème de Cacao
¼ oz half and half
Shake vigorously in a shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry and ¼ of a Mini Mash candy bar on a drink pick. Enjoy responsibly.

I wonder how you would make a non-alcoholic drink with Cherry Mash? 



You can  order Cherry Mash, and  Mini Mash candy bars,
and other fine candies direct from the factory.
 Visit their online Candy Shoppe.

Where can you find one?

http://cherrymash.com/find-cherry-mash-candy/

 

http://cherrymash.com

 

LINK:  http://cherrymash.com/contact 

E-mail: info@cherrymash.com

Call: 800-786-1625

Write:  Chase Candy Company

PO Box 698
St. Joseph, MO 64502

There are not  public tours of the plant, 
but you can stop by to purchase factory-fresh candy.

1307 S 59^th Street
St. Joseph, MO 64507

http://cherrymash.com

Try to make your own Cherry Mash candy bars.

LINK:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtfAGXAfnYY

 Thanks for stopping by!

Come back often, and invite a friend!

From Left:  Marcia, Cousin Tandra, Sister, Gloria.  Copyright 1954 Marcia Norwood

Marcia Norwood

America's STORYTELLER

Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking