Rocky Road Candy Clusters

Easy no-bake 5-ingredients rocky road clusters made with chocolate, butterscotch, walnuts, and marshmallows

It’s the busiest time of year and we all need quick and easy goodies to give away to neighbors and friends. Since time isn’t on our side, easy no-bake candies are the perfect thing to make. These Rocky Road Candies are crazy simple and always a hit with everyone!

If you’re looking for an easy, no-bake treat that’s both nostalgic and decadent, Rocky Road Clusters are the answer. This classic confection blends rich chocolate, crunchy nuts, and pillowy marshmallows into bite-sized treats that are sure to please everyone.

These Rocky Road Clusters are made with semi-sweet chocolate, butterscotch chips, a touch of butter, marshmallows, and walnuts. The chocolate makes them creamy, the marshmallows makes them ooey-gooey, and the nuts give the right amount of crunch and balance out the sweetness.

Ingredients:

If you are a chocolate marshmallow fan, you will LOVE these 5-ingredients chocolate marshmallow walnut clusters. I love to give these away as gifts during the holiday season. Just throw them in a festive container and you have such an easy, crowd-pleasing chocolate candy.

Semisweet Chocolate (or bittersweet)
Butterscotch Chips
Butter
Marshmallows: Mini marshmallows are ideal because they easily distribute throughout the chocolate mixture
Walnut Halves (chopped): For extra depth of flavor, toast your nuts in a dry skillet or in the oven. Just be sure to let them cool before adding to the chocolate.
Flaked Sea Salt (optional)

What type of chocolate should I use?

High-quality semisweet or dark chocolate is typically best for rocky road clusters. It provides just the right amount of sweetness without being overly sugary. If you prefer milk chocolate, go for it! It will give a sweeter, creamier result.

How to make Rocky Road Candy Clusters:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir together semisweet chocolate, butterscotch chips, and butter. Cook in 20-second increments, stirring after every 20 seconds. The butter helps the butter to melt evenly and create a silky smooth texture.
Let cool slightly and then add marshmallows and walnuts. If you add the marshmallows while the chocolate is still hot, the marshmallows will melt.
Line baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Scoop 2-Tablespoons mounds of the chocolate rocky road mixture onto lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Refrigerate until clusters are firm and chilled, about 30 minutes.

I love to hear from you! If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and give this recipe a rating. Sign up for my newsletter below so you never miss a recipe. Thank you for following along! I truly do have the greatest readers. FOLLOW ME ON: INSTAGRAM — FACEBOOK — PINTEREST

More Candy Recipes:

Cornflake Crack is a super easy treat made with only three ingredients -- cornflakes cereal, butter, and brown sugar—this quick treat bakes into a caramelized layer of goodness that’s perfect on its own or even better when dipped in melted chocolate. This can also be called Cornflake Crunch or Cornflake Candy.

Cornflake Crack Crunch

Toffee Pretzel Christmas Crack

Easy Chocolate Fudge

Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

If you love no-bake desserts, check out my Chex Scotcheroos Recipe made with Rice Chex cereal or my classic Scotcheroos Recipe made with Rice Krispies cereal.

Rocky Road Candy Clusters

Rocky Road Candy Clusters. Easy no-bake 5-ingredients rocky road clusters made with chocolate, butterscotch, walnuts, and marshmallows. Microwave 5-ingredient Christmas candy recipe.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 24

Equipment

baking sheet
parchment paper baking sheets
spatula set

Ingredients

2 cups Semisweet Chocolate (or bittersweet)
1 cup Butterscotch Chips
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 cups Mini Marshmallows
2 cups Walnut Halves (chopped)
Flaked Sea Salt (optional)

Instructions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir together semisweet chocolate, butterscotch chips, and butter. Cook in 20-second increments, stirring after every 20 seconds.
Let cool slightly and then add marshmallows and walnuts. If you add the marshmallows while the chocolate is still hot, the marshmallows will melt.
Line baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Scoop 2-Tablespoons mounds of the chocolate rocky road mixture onto lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Refrigerate until clusters are firm and chilled, about 30 minutes.