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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.

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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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5 from 15 votes

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 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes 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. Madeleine says

    December 19, 2017 at 10:08 AM

    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

    Reply
  2. Rita says

    June 11, 2017 at 6:13 PM

    Can these peanut marshmallows clusters be frozen for a few weeks????? Rocky Road Clusters.

    Reply
    • Erica says

      December 15, 2017 at 2:53 PM

      I would love to know that too!

      Reply
  3. 10 Aarti says

    April 22, 2017 at 3:53 AM

    I made these, they are delicous.

    Reply
  4. Jessica says

    December 24, 2016 at 10:20 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! It is delicious, I’ve made it 3 times this week already. 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      December 30, 2016 at 9:38 AM

      Lol! You sound like me! We can’t get enough of these easy clusters 🙂

      Reply
  5. Chelcee says

    December 22, 2016 at 10:16 PM

    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 🙂

    Reply
  6. Jim Rowsell says

    December 20, 2016 at 4:50 PM

    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.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      December 22, 2016 at 11:39 AM

      Yay! Yes to the skor bits – YUM!

      Reply
  7. Pat says

    December 17, 2016 at 5:27 PM

    Can just chocolate chips be used and omit butterscotch chips

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      December 19, 2016 at 7:49 PM

      I think that would be fine Pat! But the butterscotch chips are SO good in this recipe!

      Reply
  8. Haley says

    December 11, 2016 at 6:20 PM

    P.S. I made them for my crew at work (we’re firefighters) and they ate them ALL! Happy guys. 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      December 12, 2016 at 9:05 AM

      That’s awesome Hayley! Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Haley says

    December 11, 2016 at 6:19 PM

    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!

    Reply
  10. Santvani Bhajan says

    August 28, 2016 at 2:59 AM

    Omg remember Mom making these.

    Reply
  11. Jenn S says

    January 16, 2016 at 4:23 PM

    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!

    Reply
  12. Rach's Recipes says

    January 16, 2016 at 11:32 AM

    Not only are these easy, they look expensive. Due to allergies, I replaced the peanuts with toasted almonds and were great.

    Reply
  13. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    December 18, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    Love how easy these are! Perfect for last minute gifting!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      December 18, 2015 at 1:31 PM

      So easy Jessica! And yep, totally an awesome gift idea too 🙂 Merry Christmas girl!

      Reply
  14. Mir says

    December 18, 2015 at 3:30 AM

    They look great! And I enjoyed watching you make them. Video magic at its finest! 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      December 18, 2015 at 1:32 PM

      LOL! Stop Mir! You’re making me blush 😉 Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  15. Happy Valley Chow says

    December 17, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    Those look absolutely yummy! Terrific recipe, pinned! 🙂

    Reply
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