Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Rocky Road Candy Bars featuring a luscious blend of semi-sweet chocolate, marshmallows, pecans, and sweetened condensed milk. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a chewy, nutty, and chocolaty treat that sets beautifully in the fridge.
Ingredients
Scale
Rocky Road Candy Bars
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 ½ cups roughly chopped pecans
- 12 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate (or chocolate chips)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper or wax paper, then lightly spray the surface with pan spray or rub it with butter to prevent sticking. Set the pan aside for later use.
- Combine Marshmallows and Pecans: In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups of mini marshmallows and 1 ½ cups of roughly chopped pecans. This mixture forms the nutty, chewy base of your candy bars.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine 12 ounces of chopped semi-sweet chocolate and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Melt them at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until completely smooth and melted.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the entire 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk into the melted chocolate mixture and stir thoroughly until fully incorporated. Note that the mixture will begin to thicken immediately after stirring.
- Mix Everything Together: Quickly add the chocolate mixture to the bowl containing marshmallows and pecans. Stir well to ensure the marshmallows and pecans are evenly coated with chocolate before it sets.
- Set the Candy Bars: Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the candy bars are firm enough to cut.
- Slice and Serve: Once set, remove the candy from the pan using the parchment paper edges. Slice into bars of your desired size and serve chilled for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use good-quality semi-sweet chocolate for richer flavor.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit nuts or substitute with seeds.
- If the mixture becomes too stiff while mixing, microwave briefly at low power to soften slightly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Allow the candy bars to come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: rocky road bars, no bake candy, chocolate marshmallow candy, easy dessert, pecan chocolate bars
