Dark Chocolate Mint Rocky Road Squares Recipe Epicuriouscom

DARK CHOCOLATE-MINT ROCKY ROAD SQUARES

Steps:

• Line 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with foil, extending foil over sides of pan. Melt chocolate in microwave-safe bowl until smooth and warm to touch, stopping occasionally to stir, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in peppermint extract.
• Spread 1/2 cup warm chocolate in pan or tilt pan to allow chocolate to spread evenly. Sprinkle half of marshmallows and half of cookie pieces over. Pour remaining chocolate over, reserving 1 tablespoon chocolate in bowl. Top with marshmallows and cookies, pressing to partially submerge. Using spoon, drizzle reserved chocolate in bowl over marshmallows in zigzag lines. Freeze until firm enough to cut, about 30 minutes.
• Using foil as aid, lift chocolate out of pan. Peel foil off chocolate. Cut into 21 squares. Store chilled in airtight container.

ROCKY ROAD SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a 9 x 13 inch baking pan melt the butter and sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs over the melted butter. Mix together and press onto bottom of pan.
• Layer coconut, nuts, chocolate chips and marshmallows over crust. Drizzle the condensed milk evenly over all.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and drizzle with the melted chocolate. Cool completely and cut into squares.

NEW-WAVE ROCKY ROAD

Steps:

• Line 11x7-inch baking pan with foil, extending over sides. Place chocolate in medium bowl. Set over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Stir until melted and candy thermometer registers 115°F. Remove bowl from over water. Mix in orange peel, then next 3 ingredients. Fold in marshmallows. Pour into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Chill until chocolate is just firm enough to cut, about 1 hour.
• Using foil as aid, lift candy from pan. Fold down foil sides. Cut candy crosswise into 8 strips. Cut lengthwise into 5 strips, forming total of 40 squares. Transfer rocky road squares to paper or foil candy cups. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour before serving.)

3-INGREDIENT PEPPERMINT ROCKY ROAD CANDIES

Steps:

• Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. Heat chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl set over a medium pot of barely simmering water (bottom of bowl should not touch water), stirring occasionally, or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring in between bursts, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
• Fold marshmallows and 1/2 cup candies into chocolate until evenly combined. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheets; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup candies. Chill until set, about 30 minutes. Serve at room temperature.
• Do Ahead
• Candies can be made 5 days ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill.

ROCKY ROAD SQUARES

Steps:

• Line a 9x13-inch pan with waxed paper, cut to fit. Set aside.
• Measure chocolate chips into med saucepan. Stir at low heat until melted.
• Remove from stove, continue stirring until smooth.
• Stir in peanut butter until evenly blended.
• In a large bowl, mix marshmallows and nuts.
• Pour in the chocolate mixture and stir until just combined.
• Spread into pan and refrigerate until firm.
• With sharp knife, cut into squares.
• *Note: Half recipe uses an 8-inch square pan.