Dark Chocolate Mint Rocky Road Squares Recipe Epicuriouscom Food

ROCKY ROAD SQUARES

Steps:

• Line a 9x13-inch pan with waxed paper, cut to fit. Set aside.
• Measure chocolate chips into med saucepan. Stir at low heat until melted.
• Remove from stove, continue stirring until smooth.
• Stir in peanut butter until evenly blended.
• In a large bowl, mix marshmallows and nuts.
• Pour in the chocolate mixture and stir until just combined.
• Spread into pan and refrigerate until firm.
• With sharp knife, cut into squares.
• *Note: Half recipe uses an 8-inch square pan.

DARK CHOCOLATE-MINT ROCKY ROAD SQUARES

Steps:

• Line 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with foil, extending foil over sides of pan. Melt chocolate in microwave-safe bowl until smooth and warm to touch, stopping occasionally to stir, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in peppermint extract.
• Spread 1/2 cup warm chocolate in pan or tilt pan to allow chocolate to spread evenly. Sprinkle half of marshmallows and half of cookie pieces over. Pour remaining chocolate over, reserving 1 tablespoon chocolate in bowl. Top with marshmallows and cookies, pressing to partially submerge. Using spoon, drizzle reserved chocolate in bowl over marshmallows in zigzag lines. Freeze until firm enough to cut, about 30 minutes.
• Using foil as aid, lift chocolate out of pan. Peel foil off chocolate. Cut into 21 squares. Store chilled in airtight container.

ROCKY ROAD CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Microwave the chocolate in a medium microwaveable bowl, on HIGH for 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 minute.
• Remove from microwave & stir until chocolate is completely melted.
• Add last 3 ingredients, mixing well.
• Spread onto wax paper-covered baking sheet.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
• Break into about 10 pieces.
• Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.