Rocky Road Chocolates are a simply delightful and heavenly homemade treat! This easy rocky road recipe milk chocolate is made with fluffy marshmallows and crunchy pecans, all melted together create an absolutely incredible treat that everyone is sure to enjoy!
How to make rocky road chocolate has never been so easy, the steps are simple and there is no baking required either. This rocky road chocolate is a decadent treat that you can now enjoy without a trip to your local candy shop.
What are Rocky Road Chocolates?
This sensational candy treat is a twist on a classic favorite ice cream flavor. It is a lovely combination of creamy chocolate, crunchy nuts and soft marshmallows. Making this dessert dish is extremely simple too, by melting and mixing some ingredients together you can create a wonderfully delicious masterpiece! The combination of flavors and textures is simply amazing, there is always a reason to whip up a batch of this sensational candy. Bring it to your next family gathering, or gift it to friends and family during the holidays, it is sure to be a huge hit!
Why we think you should try this recipe today!
In case you are not already sold on this recipe, here are a few reasons why we think you will love it!
Quick and easy. This recipe comes together so fast, you just melt some chocolate, add some yummy ingredients and chill for an hour in the fridge. The results are an incredibly delicious and satisfying treat.
Store quality at home. You no longer have to pay for over priced fancy chocolates from a candy shop anymore, you can make it right at home! This rocky road candy is a popular treat sold in candy stores across the world, now you can make it yourself and have a whole pan to enjoy!
It is simply delicious. There is no way around it, we think this candy dessert is just amazing and oh so satisfying. It might be one of our favorite candy recipes created. Give it a try and see what we mean! 
Easy Rocky Road Chocolates Ingredients
Pecans: You will need 1 cup of chopped pecans for the perfect crunchy addition to this candy. You can buy chopped pecans in the store, or buy whole pecans and chop them yourself. Either way will work great!
Marshmallows: For the fluffy bites of deliciousness you need 2-3 cups of marshmallows. If you can find the mini ones those are the best option, if you use the large ones you will need to cut them into quarters.
Krispies: Using in 1 cup of rice krispies gives this candy amazing texture.
Cherries: Adding in 1 cup of dried cherry pieces adds some amazing flavor to this delightful treat.
Chocolate chips: You need 1 ½ bags of milk chocolate chips for a nice chocolatey flavor.
Chocolate bar: Use 1 4-ounce bar of semi-sweet chocolate to bind the ingredients together well.
Sprinkles (optional): If you want to add a festive flare to your chocolates, grab your favorite sprinkle or one that pairs with the theme of a party or event.
How to make Rocky Road Chocolates
Prep
Start by greasing a 8x 8 glass baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
Then, chop the marshmallows. If you chose the mini marshmallows you will not need to chop them. If you have the larger marshmallows, you need to chop them into quarters.
In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate bar and chocolate chips together, heat it for 1 minute, then stir, then heat it for 30 second intervals, stirring in between until completely melted. If you over heat it, add a few more chocolate chips and mix it around. It should help the chocolate become smooth again.
Assembly
Proceed to add the marshmallows, chopped pecans, dried cherries, and rice krispies to the melted chocolate and stir well to combine and coat all the ingredients with the chocolate.
Then, pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared greased baking dish and press it down until it has evenly covered the dish.
If desired, you can add sprinkles on the top before the chocolate hardens.
Cool
After that, place the dish into the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until it has completely hardened.
Slice into squares, serve and enjoy!
It is best to keep this in the fridge until enjoying it to avoid the chocolate softening.
Rocky Road Chocolates
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2-3 cups mini marshmallows if you use the large ones you will need to cut them into quarters.
- 1 cup krispies
- 1 cup dried cherry pieces
- 1 ½ bags milk chocolate chips
- 1 bar 4-ounce bar of semi-sweet chocolate
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
Prep
- Start by greasing a 8x 8 glass baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
- If needed, chop the marshmallows. If you chose the mini marshmallows you will not need to chop them. If you have the larger marshmallows, you need to chop them into quarters.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate bar and chocolate chips together, heat it for 1 minute, then stir, then heat it for 30 second intervals, stirring in between until completely melted. If you over heat it, add a few more chocolate chips and mix it around. It should help the chocolate become smooth again.
Assembly
- Proceed to add the marshmallows, chopped pecans, dried cherries, and rice krispies to the melted chocolate and stir well to combine and coat all the ingredients with the chocolate.
- Then, pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared greased baking dish and press it down until it has evenly covered the dish.
- If desired, you can add sprinkles on the top before the chocolate hardens.
Cool
- After that, place the dish into the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until it has completely hardened.
- Slice into squares, serve and enjoy!
- It is best to keep this in the fridge until enjoying it to avoid the chocolate softening.
Notes
Nutrition
📫 Save this recipe! Send it to your email! 📩
I consent to receiving emails from this site.
How do you melt chocolate in the microwave?
Melting chocolate in the microwave is easy if you go slowly. Always use a glass or ceramic bowl and chocolate that’s not old. To melt 1 cup of chocolate chips I’d begin with 1 minute in the microwave. After the 1 minute, let chocolate sit for 2-3 minutes. Then, gently stir and see if chocolate begins to melt smooth. If it’s still really solid, add 20 seconds in the microwave, then let it sit again. Often chocolate looks like it’s not melted when it really is, and you don’t know for sure until you gently stir it. If your chocolate melts but it’s too thick to work with, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening, then letting it melt and stirring it in.
How do you store homemade rocky road candy clusters?
This treat needs to be stored in the refrigerator because they are best when the chocolate is chilled and not soft. Make sure to put them in an airtight container, stored in the refrigerator and they will last up to 1 week.
Try some more of our favorite homemade candy recipes!
- Homemade Snickers Bar recipe
- Tiger Butter Fudge recipe
- Pumpkin Pie Oreo Balls
- Peanut Clusters
- Mint Oreo Balls
- Saltine Cracker Toffee
- Strawberry Shortcake Oreo Balls
- Easy Homemade Peppermint Patties
- Easy Homemade Almond Joy Bars
- Lemon Raspberry Oreo Balls
- Lemon Cake Truffles
- Coconut Pecan Truffles
- White Chocolate Raspberry Oreo Balls
Rocky Road Chocolates are a wonderful and sensational homemade treat! This easy rocky road recipe milk chocolate is made with soft marshmallows and pecans, all melted together create an incredible treat that everyone is sure to love!
Cranberry Morning says
I only needed to see 'chocolate' and 'pecans' and I was sold. LOL