There is nothing quite like homemade candy at the holidays! It is always delicious, and I don’t know about you, but food gifts are certainly the way to my heart! This recipe for rocky road has only 4 ingredients and creates such a good sweet to enjoy and share!
Christmas treats that are easy to make
This easy recipe for rocky road candy can be whipped up in a matter of moments, and ready to enjoy in under an hour. It is perfect for when you have last minute guests dropping by, or just have a craving for something sweet, salty and nutty. I don’t know about you, but I could go for a little rocky road anytime of year!
This recipe for Christmas treats makes the best rocky road candy; with smooth chocolate, crispy nuts and fluffy marshmallows. It is the perfect balance in snacking with something for everyone, no matter what you are craving. While I kept this recipe traditional, you can also add in whatever you like. I have added shredded coconut and pecans before for a tasty twist!
How do you make rocky road candy?
Old fashioned rocky road candy makes for an unforgettable edible Christmas gift. They make the perfect Christmas treats to gift! It is so easy to make you might wonder why you have never tried before! As there is no baking required, all you need to do is melt chocolate chips and a tiny bit of Crisco together and mix until smooth. You can do this in the microwave or with a double boiler. Then mix in your other ingredients and drop the results by the spoonful to dry. It is a pretty simple process for such decadent results!
Recipe for rocky road candy
This recipe for homemade rocky road candy makes for a great Christmas treat to gift. If you are looking for other great holiday recipes check out some of my favourites including Maple Sweet Potato Bread with Cinnamon Glaze and Peppermint Bark.
Rocky Road Candy ingredients
- 1 bag of milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup of mini marshmallows
- 1 cup of dry roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon of crisco
How to make rocky road candy
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Using a double boiler, or the microwave, melt the chocolate chips and the crisco together, stirring often, until the chocolate chips can be stirred smooth. If you melt in the microwave, stir every 30 seconds.
When the chocolate is melted smooth, add in the dry roasted peanuts and stir. Now add the mini marshmallows and stir.
Drop by the spoonful onto the parchment paper and allow to cool and dry for about 30 minutes. You can also put the cookie sheet into the fridge to speed the process along. Enjoy these heavenly chocolate rocky road candies!
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Rocky Road Candy
Equipment
- 1 double boiler
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Cookie sheet with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 300 gr milk chocolate chips 1 bag
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a double boiler, or the microwave in a bowl, melt the chocolate chips and the crisco together stirring often, until the chocolate chips can be stirred smooth. If you melt in the microwave, stir every 30 seconds.
- When the chocolate is melted smooth, add in the dry roasted peanuts and stir. Now add the mini marshmallows and stir.
- Drop by the spoonful onto the parchment paper and allow to cool and dry for about 30 minutes. You can also put the cookie sheet into the fridge to speed the process along.
- Enjoy these heavenly chocolate rocky road candies!
This looks delicious and easy to make
These will be great to make with my granddaughter next week, very easy.
This is a great recipe to do with the grandchildren. Looks and sounds delicious.
I am pinning this recipe for later. It looks so good and my grandchildren would really enjoy it!
This looks delicious and such a fun recipe to make with the little ones.