Rocky Road Candy
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This Rocky Road Candy is a classic Christmas candy recipe that you can easily make at home. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this sweet treat is great for a holiday party or as a homemade gift. This candy is seriously deliriously scrumptious.
Indulge in the irresistible combination of chocolate, fluffy marshmallows, and crunchy peanuts with this simple and delicious Rocky Road Candy recipe. Perfect for satisfying all your sweet tooth cravings!
It’s an easy and festive no-bake recipe that you can easily make at home with just a few common ingredients. It’s a fun treat for the holiday season or a great activity to spend some time with the kids over Christmas break.
Serve these Rocky Road Candy Bars as part of a Holiday Dessert Board or just enjoy them while watching your favorite holiday movies. They also make great homemade gifts for neighbors and teachers. And they go really, really well with vanilla or, of course, rocky road ice cream.
Why Try This Rocky Road Recipe
- Delicious – There is nothing like the taste of homemade candy at Christmas time. Indulgent chocolate fudge and sweet marshmallows make a for a delicious candy combination
- Easy Recipe – This recipe comes together with just a few simple ingredients and is prepped in about 15 minutes without any special equipment. This no bake treat just needs a couple of hours to chill and set. It is one of the easiest treats to make.
- Festive – This homemade rocky road candy is fun for the holiday season. The mixture of sweet chocolate and salty crunch nuts make it the perfect holiday snack.
Rocky Road Candy Ingredients
These rocky road candy clusters use simple ingredients you can easily find.
Marshmallows – I use mini marshmallows, but you can use large marshmallows, cut into quarters. Either way be sure to use use fresh, soft marshmallows
Semi-sweet chocolate chips – other flavored chips also work great
Unsalted butter
Sweetened condensed milk – note: this is not the same as evaporated milk
Vanilla extract – use a quality extract for the best flavors
Peanuts – roasted and salted
Equipment Needed To Make
- Large microwave safe bowl
- 13 x 9” baking pan
- Sharp knife
Full list of materials can be found in the recipe card
Substitutions & Alterations
- You can substitute other types of nuts for peanuts. Walnuts, cashews, pecans, almonds, or pistachios all work well.
- You can make a white rocky road by using white chocolate chips.
- Add a little sprinkle of sea salt to the top of the bars for a salty sweet treat
- You can sub almond extract for an extra boost of flavor.
- You can add M&Ms or chopped vanilla wafer cookies for a fun twist.
How to Make Easy Rocky Road Candy
This is an abbreviated list of instructions. See the recipe card below for detailed recipe instructions and amounts.
Step 1 – In a large microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Melt chocolate in short burst of 30-second intervals until smooth.
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Step 2 – Add vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture. Combine nuts and marshmallows in a separate bowl.
Step 3 – Fold in the peanuts and marshmallows into the chocolate. Mix to coat.
Step 4 – Spread the mix into the pan.
Step 5 – Chill and cut into squares.
Timesaving Tips For Making The Best Rocky Road Candy
- Use fresh ingredients and good quality chocolate chips
- Make this candy ahead of time.
- Be sure that candy has cooled completely before cutting
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze this fudge.
How to Serve Rocky Road Fudge Candy
Serve sliced Rocky Road bars as part of a Christmas Party Dessert Board or holiday dessert table. They’re also just a great treat while hanging out with the family watching Christmas movies.
They go great with a hot latte or some Creamy Caramel Hot Chocolate or Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate.
I also love these handcrafted candy bars with ice cream! Put a whole bar on top of or under some vanilla or chocolate ice cream, or chop a bar up into smaller pieces and top your ice cream with it.
How to Store Rocky Road Candy
Store remaining candy pieces in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
You can also freeze rocky road candies for up to 2 months. I like to arrange all the sliced candy bars on a parchment paper or wax paper lined baking sheet so they’re not touching and place the tray in the freezer for a few hours. When the bars are frozen, wrap them in plastic wrap and transfer them to a freezer safe bag, date, and store.
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Rocky Road Candy
Equipment
- Microwave Safe bowl
- 13 x 9 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 10 oz. miniature marshmallows
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups roasted & salted peanuts
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter for 30 second increments, stirring well in between, until melted and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold the marshmallows and peanuts into the chocolate mixture.
- Spread the mixture in the 9×13 inch dish, smoothing as evenly as possible.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, and then cut into squares
Notes
- Be sure that candy has cooled completely before cutting
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze this fudge.
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So good and so easy to make!