Every year I cook something as a Christmas gift for family and friends. My daughter usually helps, and we spend a fun couple of hours baking and wrapping. Last year we made snickerdoodles, those lovely cinnamon and sugar encrusted butter cookers, but this year I’m toying with the idea of making rocky road instead.
Although rocky road is hugely appealing to kids I actually think of it more as an adult’s chocolate treat. It’s perfect to accompany a cup of coffee, to snatch between errands, or to treat yourself after dinner. 
However, rocky road is full of sugar so if you’re the type that has 10 different recipes for no-sugar fruit balls, then this is not the recipe for you. Look away, and visit again another day when I am cooking something healthy.
The quantities below make enough for 21 muffin cups, which is enough for three Christmas gifts assuming seven pieces per gift.
If I was making it for a children’s party I would make 60-70 pieces and serve them in mini cupcake cups. I may be relaxed about my kids having some sugar but I’m not certifiable.
Easy Peasy Rocky Road
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 21 muffin cups 1x
Description
This Rocky Road recipe is a delightful chocolate treat filled with marshmallows and peanuts, perfect for gifting during the holidays.
Ingredients
- 100 grams mini marshmallows
- 275 grams dark chocolate buttons
- 200 grams blanched raw peanuts
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate buttons slowly using a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Roughly chop the blanched raw peanuts.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted chocolate, chopped peanuts, and mini marshmallows. Stir until all ingredients are well coated with chocolate.
- Spoon the mixture into muffin cups, filling each cup evenly.
- Let the rocky road set at room temperature or place in the refrigerator until firm.
- Once set, remove from muffin cups and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Rocky Road is best enjoyed with a cup of coffee or as an after-dinner treat.
- For a children’s party, consider making smaller pieces and serving them in mini cupcake cups.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- This recipe is quite sweet, so it’s more suited for those who enjoy sugary treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pieces does this recipe make and how should I portion it for gifting?
The recipe fills exactly 21 muffin cups. The article says this is enough for three Christmas gifts assuming 7 pieces per gift — the author makes this batch annually as a homemade food gift for family and friends.
Can I adapt this for a children’s party?
Yes — the article suggests making 60–70 smaller pieces and serving them in mini cupcake cups instead of standard muffin cups. The same 3-ingredient mixture (275 g dark chocolate, 100 g peanuts, 100 g mini marshmallows) can simply be portioned more thinly across more cups.
Its the season to forget about calories & simply enjoy all the xmas goodies…Rocky road looks wonderful!!
Thanks, Prathima. It is most definitely the time to celebrate, give thanks and indulge!
These would make wonderful gifts…well, if I could stop myself from eating them all :) They look fantastic!
Thanks Alisha – rocky road is very moreish but I made sure we made plenty so we had ample to give away!