Rocky Road Peanut Clusters are made in the microwave and use only FIVE ingredients. A simple, delicious, easy candy recipe that everyone will enjoy!
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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.
And because I love you, I’m going to show you just how easy they are to make…ready?
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.
That makes them more fun to bite into 🙂
Well, I don’t know what you’re waiting for…go make these…now!
How To Make Rocky Road Peanut Clusters
Rocky Road Peanut Clusters
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.
Nutrition
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adela says
They are great i made with and without the butterscotch i give 5 stars
Martha says
This look great but i think I’m going to switch the butterscotch for peanut butter chips I hope the turn out
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That will still work Martha! Enjoy!
Lynn says
I feel like the butterscotch over powers the chocolate.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh not at all for me! It’s a delicious combination!
Janie Hazelbaker says
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.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I think I will! This looks amazing!
Chris says
I have no marshmallows, can I just use more peanuts.
Peggy Schott says
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
Ivory says
Will be making the amazing looking clusters for sister gifts. Thank you, and Happy Holida’s
Madeleine says
Hi. I love your recipes but as in uk. I struggle to use your ingredients as we don’t have here. Can you put suggestions for us Brit’s please as alternatives. Thanks xxx
Rita says
Can these peanut marshmallows clusters be frozen for a few weeks????? Rocky Road Clusters.
Erica says
I would love to know that too!
10 Aarti says
I made these, they are delicous.
Jessica says
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! It is delicious, I’ve made it 3 times this week already. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Lol! You sound like me! We can’t get enough of these easy clusters 🙂
Chelcee says
I made these tonight to give as a Christmas gift but first I had to try one for myself, the butterscotch is good & all BUT it overpowers the chocolate or at least my batch did. So I believe the next batch I make (which will be in the next few days) I’ll keep the butterscotch out. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Jim Rowsell says
OMG I just made these and they are delicious . I put a half a cup of skor bits in with the mixture ohh ohh so good.Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yay! Yes to the skor bits – YUM!
Pat says
Can just chocolate chips be used and omit butterscotch chips
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I think that would be fine Pat! But the butterscotch chips are SO good in this recipe!
Haley says
P.S. I made them for my crew at work (we’re firefighters) and they ate them ALL! Happy guys. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s awesome Hayley! Thank you!
Haley says
These are amazing!! I used peanut butter chips because I didn’t have butterscotch chips, and honestly I only had a half cup of pb chips. So I used a half cup of pb chips and a half cup of chocolate chips in place of the 1 cup butterscotch. I followed the recipe to a T otherwise and they are AMAZING! Perfect texture and so so tasty. Thank you very much for this amazing and easy recipe!
Santvani Bhajan says
Omg remember Mom making these.
Jenn S says
Made this for dessert tonite and boy was it good! My sister said that if it was a candy bar at the store it would be her favorite! Thanks for the recipe!
Rach's Recipes says
Not only are these easy, they look expensive. Due to allergies, I replaced the peanuts with toasted almonds and were great.
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Love how easy these are! Perfect for last minute gifting!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So easy Jessica! And yep, totally an awesome gift idea too 🙂 Merry Christmas girl!
Mir says
They look great! And I enjoyed watching you make them. Video magic at its finest! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Stop Mir! You’re making me blush 😉 Merry Christmas!
Happy Valley Chow says
Those look absolutely yummy! Terrific recipe, pinned! 🙂