Rocky Road Candies
Incredibly easy and only 3 ingredients! I really wonder why I have never made these before. I made these while visiting very dear friends in another province, and they were well received.
Ingredients
- 500 grams chocolate compound, (1 lb)
- 2 cups salted peanuts
- 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- This is the chocolate I used 500 grams or half of a 1 kilo (2 lb) block of dark chocolate compound.
- I used a double boiler, basically get two pots, one that fits in the other, add some water to the larger pot and put on low heat but you want the smaller pot to not touch the water, you just want the steam to melt the chocolate. Add the chocolate to the smaller pot.
- Let the chocolate melt, stir occasionally, until it is a smooth consistency.
- While the chocolate is melting, measure out the peanuts and mini marshmallows.
- Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, remove from heat but leave the smaller pot in the larger pot. Allow to cool slightly, maybe 5 minutes or so, then pour in the peanuts and marshmallows, stir to coat everything well.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, spoon out the candy by tablespoons and drop on the parchment. Use more baking sheets and parchment as needed, or simply place parchment on the counter. Allow the candies to cool at room temp for 2-3 hours to set them up, or place in the fridge. When set, serve and enjoy.
- Using the variants of cashews, cherries, and sprinkles, made 23 candies.
Notes
Even though though the chocolate (Thailand) and the marshmallows (imported) are high cost, just one candy is perfect for a dessert as these are very sweet, so this is basically low cost, and is a great treat for a once in a while occasion.
Variants: 1. Use cashews or almonds in place of peanuts (will increase the cost as well). 2. Add 1/4 cup chopped glaced cherries. 3. Sprinkle on some candy sprinkles.
Adapted from an internet recipe.