Rocky Road Halloween Squares
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥄 Servings: 24 squares
Description:
This recipe for Rocky Road Halloween Squares is a versatile treat that can be adapted to fit any season or holiday. Whether you’re whipping up a batch for Halloween or any other occasion, these delightful squares are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. The combination of sweetened condensed milk, margarine, chocolate chips, peanuts, marshmallows, and colorful candy pieces creates a decadent and indulgent treat that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanuts
- Assorted candy pieces
Instructions:
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Melt Chocolate Mixture: Start by melting the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and margarine together in a double boiler. This gentle heating method ensures that the chocolate melts smoothly without burning, resulting in a creamy and luscious base for your Rocky Road Squares.
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Prepare Marshmallow and Peanut Mixture: While the chocolate mixture is melting, grab a large bowl and combine the peanuts and miniature marshmallows. This combination of crunchy peanuts and fluffy marshmallows adds texture and flavor to the squares, creating a delightful contrast to the creamy chocolate.
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Fold in Chocolate Mixture: Once the chocolate mixture is fully melted and smooth, carefully fold it into the bowl with the peanuts and marshmallows. Use a spatula to gently combine the ingredients until everything is evenly coated in the rich chocolatey goodness.
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Press into Pan: Line a 13 x 9-inch pan with wax paper for easy removal, then transfer the chocolate, peanut, and marshmallow mixture into the pan. Use a spatula or your hands to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan, ensuring that it fills the space completely.
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Add Candy Toppings: Sprinkle assorted candy pieces over the top of the mixture in the pan. Get creative with your choice of candies to add a festive touch to your Rocky Road Squares. Whether you’re making these for Halloween or another occasion, colorful and flavorful candy toppings will take your squares to the next level.
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Chill Until Firm: Place the pan of Rocky Road Squares in the refrigerator and chill until firm, approximately 30 minutes. Chilling allows the chocolate to set and the flavors to meld together, resulting in perfectly sliceable squares that hold their shape beautifully.
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Cut and Serve: Once chilled, remove the pan from the refrigerator and lift the Rocky Road Squares out using the edges of the wax paper. Transfer the slab of squares to a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut them into individual servings.
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Store at Room Temperature: These delightful Rocky Road Squares can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to several days. However, with their irresistible taste and texture, they’re likely to disappear much sooner than that!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 168.9
- Fat: 6.7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 5.6mg
- Sodium: 43.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 23.9g
- Protein: 2.1g
Keywords:
Candy, Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Halloween, < 30 Mins, For Large Groups, Beginner Cook, Easy
Tips:
- Experiment with different types of candy toppings to customize your Rocky Road Squares for different holidays or occasions.
- For a festive Halloween twist, consider using candy corn, chocolate spiders, or gummy worms as toppings.
- If you’re short on time, you can speed up the chilling process by placing the pan of Rocky Road Squares in the freezer for a quicker set.
- Get the kids involved in making these fun and easy treats! They’ll love helping to mix, press, and decorate the squares with their favorite candies.
