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Rocky Road
The easiest chocolate Rocky Road recipe is ready in minutes, with plenty of marshmallows and chocolate and no baking required.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rest Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 171 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 ounce bag large marshmallows (not mini) , cut into 1/4's
- 8 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 1/2 cup butter* , cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prep pan: Grease a 8x8'' baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter (or use 4 mini disposable loaf pans, for gifting).
- Cut marshmallows (we use scissors, dipping them in water after each cut, to keep the marshmallow from sticking). Add cut marshmallows to the pan.
- Melt Chocolate: In a saucepan over low heat (or a double boiler) add chocolate and butter. Stir constantly until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and walnuts, if using.
- Slowly drizzle melted chocolate over marshmallows, gently nudging between the marshmallows as you go, so that the chocolate seeps into all of the cracks.
- Refrigerate until set. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
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Notes
- Butter: If using unsalted butter, add 1/8 tsp salt to the saucepan.
- Marshmallows - use large marshmallows (not miniature), cut into fourths for the perfect rocky block texture. Mini marshmallows wont give the same texture we want.
- Chocolate - Use any high quality semi-sweet chocolate bar (I recommend Baker's chocolate).
- Walnuts (optional) - We don't usually add nuts to our rocky road--I know they are supposed to be the "rock" part, but we prefers the plain marshmallow and chocolate.
- Make Ahead Instructions: rocky road is a great treat to make ahead! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
- Freezing Instructions: Freeze in an airtight freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
Nutrition Information
Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
49mg
(2%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
148IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 148IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.