This chocolate Rocky Road recipe is the best no-bake dessert made with plenty of marshmallows and chocolate. It’s a favorite straight from Great Grandma that we love to make for weekends, parties, and neighbor gifts!
Rocky Road is a special family tradition.
Rocky Road is a special family tradition.I love that it’s incredibly easy, doesn’t make a mess in the kitchen, and no baking required. All you need is 15 minutes and a few ingredients!
This beloved rocky road recipe is from my husband’s Great Grandmother, who used to make it at Christmas, and would also give it as birthday gifts to her grandchildren. Now my husband’s mom makes it every Christmas with our kids. They each make their very own portion in these mini disposable loaf pans. (one batch of rocky road will fill 4 mini loaf pans).
If you love homemade candy recipes try our Graham Cracker Toffee, Chocolate Fudge, Homemade Almond Joys, and Oreo Balls.
How to make Rocky Road:
Cut Marshmallows: Spray an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray. Using kitchen scissors, cut each marshmallow into 4ths (I like to dip the scissors in a little bowl of water between cuts so marshmallows don’t stick). Add cut marshmallows to pan.
Melt Chocolate: Heat a saucepan on low heat (or use a double boiler). Add chocolate and butter then stir constantly until chocolate is smooth and melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and nuts (if using).
Pour Chocolate: Slowly drizzle melted chocolate over marshmallows, using a spoon or spatula to help push it into all the cracks. Refrigerate until set.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Rocky Road candy is such a great treat to make ahead! Keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a couple weeks.
To Freeze: Transfer to an airtight freezer safe container and keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
More No-Bake Desserts:
- Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
- Peanut Clusters
- Rice Krispie Treats
- Oreo Balls
- Banana Pudding
- Buckeye Recipe
- No-Bake Cheesecake
- Chocolate Cream Pie
- Chocolate Milkshake
- Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
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Recipe
Rocky Road
Ingredients
- 10 ounce bag large marshmallows (not mini) , cut into 1/4’s
- 8 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 1/2 cup butter* , cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prep pan: Grease a 8×8'' baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter (or use 4 mini disposable loaf pans, for gifting).
- Cut marshmallows (we use scissors, dipping them in water after each cut, to keep the marshmallow from sticking). Add cut marshmallows to the pan.
- Melt Chocolate: In a saucepan over low heat (or a double boiler) add chocolate and butter. Stir constantly until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and walnuts, if using.
- Slowly drizzle melted chocolate over marshmallows, gently nudging between the marshmallows as you go, so that the chocolate seeps into all of the cracks.
- Refrigerate until set. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
Notes
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I originally shared this recipe December 2014. Updated December 2017 and July 2023 and December 2024.
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This recipe is so good and easy to prepare. Often asked for and often prepared. Thank you!
I love this recipe. I used 60% chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows because I had them, and they are a delicious bite. Thank you. I wonder, however, why you stressed (not mini) in your recipe.