Rocky Road Candy

Rocky road usually means a pan, a knife, and patience. This version skips all of it and turns the same chocolate-marshmallow-crunch idea into quick little drop clusters, no oven required.

It starts by melting chocolate chips with peanut butter, which adds a nutty richness and keeps the candy from setting rock-hard. Then in go the crunchy Cocoa Pebbles, chewy mini marshmallows, and a handful of nuts for a mix of textures in every bite.

Spoon the clusters onto waxed paper, chill until firm, and that’s it. Because the cereal is gluten-free, so is the whole batch, and the no-fuss, no-bake steps make this a great one to hand off to kids who want to help in the kitchen.

Kitchen Tips

• Melt the chocolate and peanut butter slowly over medium-low heat so the chocolate stays smooth and doesn’t seize.
• Let the melted mixture cool for a minute before stirring in the marshmallows so they keep their shape instead of dissolving.
• Work quickly once everything’s combined, since the clusters firm up fast as they cool.

Variations

• Swap the Cocoa Pebbles for crisp rice cereal or broken pretzels for a salty-sweet twist.
• Use almond butter and sliced almonds to make the whole batch peanut-free.