Ready in just minutes, these Rocky Road Candy Clusters are the perfect no-bake treat to satisfy any sweet tooth. This addictive candy is filled with walnuts, marshmallows, and butterscotch chips, making it a terrific party snack, homemade gift, or quick dessert.
Looking for more easy treats? Try my Crockpot Pecan Candy, Easy Oreo Truffle Balls, and Easy Peanut Butter Fudge.
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Like many other yummy recipes I’ve created, this one came about out of necessity. Here’s the back story: I needed a dessert, and I wanted ice cream but didn’t have any. After digging around in my pantry, I discovered I did have all the Rocky Road ice cream ingredients, so I thought, why not make a candy dessert with them? And so, this Rocky Road Candy dessert was born!
I Love This Candy Because…
- It’s chocolaty, sweet with soft marshmallows, and loaded with buttery, crunchy nuts. It’s so good, and the texture is everything!
- These clusters are super easy to make with just five ingredients. All you do is melt, mix, and cool!
- It’s a microwave safe recipe, and there’s no candy thermometer or baking required!
- I get a quick chocolate fix, but this easy-to-make gourmet candy is perfect for gift-giving and makes perfect party snacks.
Chocolate Marshmallow Candy Cluster Ingredients
- Chocolate Chips – I like semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you could use milk chocolate or dark chocolate. A chopped candy bar will work too!
- Butterscotch Chips – These emulate the caramel that’s in Rocky Road ice cream.
- Mini Marshmallows – Mini keeps everything bite-sized and easier to eat.
- Butter – To thin out the chocolate and help it combine better with the other ingredients. Vegetable oil won’t work because it needs to solidify when chilled for the chocolate to set properly.
- Chopped Walnuts – I like to use walnuts because I always have them in the pantry. You can go classic Southern and add pecans, or use almonds or peanuts.
Variations And Additions
- For a twist, try this with white chocolate instead of semi-sweet and peanut butter chips instead of butterscotch.
- Add pretzel bits, crushed potato chips, or salted toffee for more saltiness.
- Top them with a bit of sea salt to bring out the chocolate!
- You can make these candy clusters into bark by pouring them onto a baking sheet, cooling them, and breaking all the pieces apart.
How To Make Rocky Road Clusters
- Melt the chocolate, butterscotch chips, and butter in the microwave in 20-second intervals. Stir between each time until fully melted and smooth.
- Fold in the marshmallows and walnuts to coat.
- Mix all the ingredients together until the nuts and marshmallows are coated.
- Use a tablespoon to drop 1-inch-sized mounds onto a wax or parchment paper-lined baking tray. Repeat until all the mixture is formed into clusters. Cool in the fridge for about 10 minutes then enjoy!
Donya’s Success Tips
- Use a glass microwave-safe bowl: This is the easiest way to melt the chocolate without worrying about the bowl getting too hot to touch.
- A silicon food scraper is awesome for this! A spatula with slightly curved edges (known as a food scraper) works well for mixing the melted chocolate and folding in the ingredients because it scrapes up every last drop of chocolate.
- To gift these, wrap them in cellophane bags tied with ribbon to match the holiday season. They transport well but should be kept cool.
Commonly Asked Questions
You sure can! To do this, spread out the walnuts on the bottom of the slow cooker. Then top with chocolate chips, butterscotch, and butter. Cover and cook on low until the chocolate is melted (about 1 hour). Then stir together with the marshmallows. Drop 1-inch sized scoops onto parchment paper and cool.
You can keep leftovers in an airtight container the freezer or refrigerator, but they should be kept cool to prevent melting.
To do this, bring a pot of water to a low boil. Place a glass bowl on top to create a double boiler. Add your chocolate, butter, and butterscotch chips to the bowl. Continually stir until they are melted and smooth.
Serving Ideas For Candy Clusters
I love to make this candy to serve as part of a dessert board or snack tray for having friends over or a movie night at home. I like to pair it with Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, Peanut Butter Balls, and Stovetop Popcorn.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1-½ cups chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, place semisweet chocolate, butterscotch chips, and butter and gently stir. Melt mixture in 20-second increments, stirring every 15 seconds until fully melted and smooth when stirred.
- Add mini marshmallows and walnuts into the chocolate mixture and stir to coat. Using a tablespoon, drop 1 inch-sized spoonfuls onto a wax or parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Place in the refrigerator to cool and set for about 10 minutes to set
Notes
- Crock Pot Instructions: Spread out the walnuts on the bottom of the slow cooker. Then top with chocolate chips, butterscotch, and butter. Cover and cook on low until the chocolate is melted (about 1 hour). Then stir together with the marshmallows. Drop 1-inch sized scoops onto parchment paper and cool.
- You can keep leftovers in an airtight container the freezer or refrigerator, but they should be kept cool to prevent melting.
- To make on the stovetop: Place a glass bowl on top to create a double boiler. Add your chocolate, butter, and butterscotch chips to the bowl. Continually stir until they are melted and smooth.
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