Description
Rocky road bars combine rich chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts in a delightful no-bake dessert. Chilled and sliced, these treats offer a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch for quick indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 ½ cups Rice Krispies
- 2 cups (340 g) chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or a combination of both)
- ¾ cup (190 g) peanut butter
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Preparation: Line an 8×9 inch square baking dish with parchment paper, creating generous overhangs and lightly coating with non-stick spray for effortless removal.
- Chocolate Base: Melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl using short heating intervals, stirring between each burst until achieving a smooth, glossy liquid.
- Tempering: Allow the chocolate mixture to cool momentarily, preventing marshmallow disintegration and ensuring optimal textural harmony.
- Incorporation: Fold Rice Krispies and marshmallows into the cooled chocolate, gently stirring to guarantee complete coverage and even distribution of each ingredient.
- Molding and Chilling: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula and smoothing the surface. Refrigerate for 3 hours until the bars solidify into a firm, sliceable confection.
- Serving: Extract the bars using parchment paper overhangs, place on a cutting board, and slice into precise, delectable squares ready for immediate indulgence.
Notes
- Prep Pan Perfectly: Use parchment paper with generous overhangs and non-stick spray to ensure effortless bar removal without crumbling or sticking.
- Melt Chocolate Carefully: Use short microwave bursts and consistent stirring to create a smooth, uniform chocolate base without burning or separating ingredients.
- Cool Before Mixing: Let chocolate mixture slightly cool to prevent marshmallow melting and maintain distinct textures of crispy and fluffy elements.
- Chill for Optimal Texture: Refrigerate for minimum 3 hours to transform mixture into firm, sliceable bars with professional-quality consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 221
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg