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rocky road bars with marshmallows & peanut butter

Irresistible 5-Minute Rocky Road Bars with Marshmallows & Peanut Butter


  • Author: lucy
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy no-bake rocky road bars with marshmallows and peanut butter, perfect for a quick dessert.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup salted peanuts (or mixed nuts), roughly chopped
  • 1 cup chocolate sandwich cookie pieces (optional)
  • Pinch of salt (optional, if using unsalted nuts)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth and fully melted.
  3. Let the chocolate mixture cool for 3–5 minutes so it doesn’t melt the marshmallows.
  4. Fold in mini marshmallows, chopped peanuts, and cookie pieces (if using) until evenly coated.
  5. Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours (or until set). Lift out, slice into bars, and enjoy.

Notes

  • For gluten-free option, skip cookie pieces or use GF cookies.
  • Store airtight in the fridge up to 7 days.
  • Freeze bars up to 2 months; thaw 15–20 minutes before serving.
  • For cleaner cuts, warm the knife under hot water and wipe between slices.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake / Chill
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

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