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Rocky Road Candy

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.