Description
Sweet chocolate rocky road candy clusters melt hearts with their irresistible blend of marshmallows, nuts, and rich cocoa. Chocolate lovers discover pure indulgence in each delightful bite, creating moments of pure bliss you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
Nuts and Marshmallows:
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy candy removal.
- Create a double boiler by placing a heat-safe glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks in the double boiler, stirring continuously until smooth and glossy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the chocolate from heat and quickly incorporate butter, stirring until completely melted and integrated.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt, mixing thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Fold chopped almonds and walnuts into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring complete coating.
- Gently add mini marshmallows, carefully stirring to prevent crushing while maintaining an even distribution.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop cluster-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, creating rustic mounds.
- Allow candies to set at room temperature for 30-45 minutes, or expedite the process by placing the sheet in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Once fully set and firm, break apart any connected clusters and transfer to an airtight container for storage.
- Enjoy within 7-10 days for optimal texture and flavor, storing at cool room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Precision matters when melting chocolate using the double boiler method, ensuring gentle heat prevents burning and maintains smooth texture.
- Toast nuts beforehand to enhance their natural nutty flavor and add deeper complexity to the candy clusters.
- Consider using dairy-free chocolate and vegan marshmallows to create an allergen-friendly version that everyone can enjoy.
- Experiment with different nut combinations like pecans or pistachios to personalize the rocky road clusters and add unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg