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Rocky Road Peanut Clusters

December 17, 2015

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Rocky Road Peanut Clusters are made in the microwave and use only FIVE ingredients. A simple, delicious, easy candy recipe that everyone will enjoy!

Looking for more easy candy recipes? Make sure to try my Cream Cheese Mints and Dream Bars!

white bowl full of rocky road peanut clusters with one cut in half. marhsmallows are scattered on top.

Rocky Road Peanut Clusters

I go totally nuts for all things Rocky Road – ice cream, fudge, pudding pops, and my latest obsession, these Rocky Road Peanut Clusters. Y’all know I am a big fan of easy recipes. The fewer ingredients, the better. These clusters definitely hit the mark with just five ingredients – all things I keep in my pantry: chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, oil, marshmallows, and roasted peanuts. Easy.

You want to know what else is easy? These clusters are made in the microwave. This really is the best candy recipe EVER. No candy thermometer required 🙂 I use a large Pyrex measuring cup to do all my melting and mixing and it works like a charm.

Rocky Road Peanut Clusters are made in the microwave and use only FIVE ingredients. A simple, delicious, easy candy recipe that everyone will enjoy!

This candy sets up so beautifully and makes a great gift. Just package in a cute holiday tin or bag and you’re set. This batch makes quite a few, several dozen at least, and can be stretched if you prefer to make smaller clusters. It’s really up to you. Also, this recipe is easily double or tripled.

As you can see, I like to make my clusters a very “healthy” size.

chocolate-peanut-clusters-setting-up

That makes them more fun to bite into 🙂

Rocky Road Peanut Clusters are made in the microwave and use only FIVE ingredients. A simple, delicious, easy candy recipe that everyone will enjoy!

Well, I don’t know what you’re waiting for…go make these…now!

More Easy Candy Recipes To Try

  1. Divinity
  2. Martha Washington Candies
  3. Peppermint Fudge
  4. Homemade Gumdrops
  5. Christmas Crack

How To Make Rocky Road Peanut Clusters

white bowl full of rocky road peanut clusters with one cut in half. marhsmallows are scattered on top.
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Rocky Road Peanut Clusters

Rocky Road Peanut Clusters are made in the microwave and use only FIVE ingredients. A simple, delicious, easy candy recipe that everyone will enjoy!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 140kcal
Author Trish – Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil OR shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups roasted, lightly salted peanuts
  • 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Instructions

  • Line a large baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and vegetable oil together in a large microwave-safe container. I used a Pyrex glass measuring cup.
  • Heat on high for 30 seconds, stir, repeat, until chips are melted and smooth.
  • Quickly stir in the peanuts and marshmallows.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the waxed paper. You can make them as large or as small as you like.
  • Let set up in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before packing. Store leftovers (ha!) in an airtight container.

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Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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By Trish - Mom On Timeout December 17, 2015 5 Ingredients or Less, Candy, Chocolate, Christmas, Christmas Recipes, Dessert, Favorites, Holiday Recipes, No Bake, Recipes

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Comments

  1. adela says

    October 13, 2019 at 9:36 PM

    They are great i made with and without the butterscotch i give 5 stars

    Reply
  2. Martha says

    November 12, 2018 at 2:08 PM

    This look great but i think I’m going to switch the butterscotch for peanut butter chips I hope the turn out

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 14, 2018 at 8:47 AM

      That will still work Martha! Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Lynn says

    July 6, 2018 at 5:25 PM

    I feel like the butterscotch over powers the chocolate.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      July 7, 2018 at 4:28 AM

      Oh not at all for me! It’s a delicious combination!

      Reply
      • Janie Hazelbaker says

        November 13, 2018 at 12:49 PM

        Try this recipe for Rocky Road

        1 bag of milk chocolate chips
        1 bag of butterscotch chips
        I bag of Reese’s peanut butter chips
        1 cup of jif creamy peanut butter
        1 small can of planters salted cashews
        1 bag of Kraft mini Marshmallows

        In a bowl pour all 3 bags of chips in, melt in 30 second intervals until melted smooth.
        Add the cup of peanut butter and stir until well combined.

        Fold in cashews

        Fold in mini Marshmallows

        Pour mixture into a 9×13 inch pan.

        Refrigerate for at least one hour then cut into 1″ square pieces. Enjoy

        This does not have to be kept in the refrigerator.

        Reply
        • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

          November 14, 2018 at 8:43 AM

          I think I will! This looks amazing!

          Reply
  4. Chris says

    January 30, 2018 at 9:32 AM

    I have no marshmallows, can I just use more peanuts.

    Reply
  5. Peggy Schott says

    December 21, 2017 at 10:54 AM

    You talk about something called “Candy Quik”
    used for making candies. I llve in Canada and I have never seen this item. Is there something else that I can use, a similar item that is readily available in Canada?
    Thanks

    Reply
  6. Ivory says

    December 19, 2017 at 8:28 PM

    Will be making the amazing looking clusters for sister gifts. Thank you, and Happy Holida’s

    Reply
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