
Fluffernutter before assembly.

Completed fluffernutter.
A 'Fluffernutter' is a
sandwich made with
peanut butter and
marshmallow creme. Its name comes from the common use of "Marshmallow Fluff" brand marshmallow creme. It is particularly popular in the
U.S. New England states. Its popularity has grown considerably being well known in
Florida and
Northern Kentucky.
Variations of this recipe include the addition of
bananas,
honey,
graham crackers,
M&M's, or any ingredients that are deemed compatible with peanut butter. The traditional method of combining the peanut butter and marshmallow creme is simply spreading one slice of bread with each and combining them into a sandwich; however, some purists contend that mixing equal amounts of both in a bowl and spreading them together results in a superior texture and taste.
In June 2006, Massachusetts State Senator
Jarrett Barrios gained national attention when he proposed legislation restricting the serving of Fluffernutter sandwiches in public schools. The proposal was widely mocked as an example of trivial and overly intrusive legislation, while Barrios supporters pointed to concerns over the problem of childhood obesity.
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"Fluffernutter" is a registered trademark of Durkee-Mower Inc., the maker of "Marshmallow Fluff" brand marshmallow creme. In 2006, Durkee-Mower sued
Williams-Sonoma Inc. in the
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, alleging that Williams-Sonoma was selling a marshmallow and peanut butter chocolate-covered candy under the "Fluffernutter" name.
'Fluffernutter' was also the name of a candy briefly produced by the
Boyer Brothers candy company.
See also
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Cuisine of New England
External links
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Marshmallow Fluff website