Rocky Road Candy for Gifts from the Kitchen #SundaySupper

What to do for holiday gifts? That was a real dilemma for me years ago when I worked in a big office. I had about 20 co-workers and everyone exchanged gifts. I was on a tight budget and did not want to give some cheap-o thingy. I searched the stores and had no luck. Then it occurred to me to make homemade treats. The gifts were a hit and I got rave reviews on the Rocky Road candy. The combination of marshmallows, peanuts, and chocolate is so incredibly good.

I have made lots of holiday treats since then. There are my standard ones like Tiger Butter, fudge, Rocky Road, and fruitcake (yes, fruitcake and it is a good one). I also seek out new ones to try each year. As luck would have it, today’s Sunday Supper event is all about gifts from the kitchen. I could not be more happy about it. There are so many inspiring ideas and recipes and links to them will all be right here. No need to search anywhere else. Oh yea! How convenient!

Scroll down to find the recipe. Also check out these very creative and festive treats by the Sunday Supper tastemakers:

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It makes me want to head to the kitchen now. This holiday season will certainly be filled with lots of yummy goodness. The biggest decision will be what to make and who gets it. Are you ready to start making homemade gifts? I hope so. Remember to add Rocky Road candy to your to-make list!

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Rocky Road Candy

A recipe for Rocky Road candy made with chocolate, marshmallows, and roasted peanuts. A treat great for the holidays and to give as homemade gifts from the kitchen.

Course Candy

Cuisine American Southern

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Author Renee

Ingredients

• 10 ounces miniature marshmallows
• 2 cups dry roasted peanuts
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Line a 9- X 13- X 2-inch baking pan with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, add the marshmallows and peanuts. Stir to mix together.
3. In the top of a double boiler, add the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Bring water in the bottom of the boiler to a simmer and place the top boiler over it. Cook, stirring constantly, until chocolate and butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
4. Pour the chocolate over the marshmallows and peanuts. Stir to coat evenly. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and spread evenly, pressing down as needed. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Cut into 1 inch square pieces.

Recipe Notes

A recipe for Rocky Road candy made with chocolate, marshmallows, and roasted peanuts. A treat great for the holidays and to give as homemade gifts from the kitchen.

Recipe adapted from Southern Living 1984 Annual Recipes cookbook.

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