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- Let me share these amazing rocky road bars that'll change your snack game forever! They're loaded with everything good - fudgy peanut butter, chocolate, marshmallows, crunchy pretzels, M&Ms, and a surprise layer of peanut butter cups in the middle. Best part? They're super easy to make, and you can throw in whatever treats you love!
Let's Get Started
- The Amazing Base
- We start with this incredible fudgy mix of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and coconut oil gets everything perfectly smooth.
- All The Good Stuff
- That chocolate base hugs fluffy marshmallows, salty pretzels, colorful M&Ms, and yes, whole peanut butter cups!
- Pure Magic
- Every bite's got something special — soft marshmallows, crunchy pretzels, candy crunch, and that rich peanut butter surprise!
Round Up These Ingredients
- Semi-sweet Chocolate: 2 cups for melting base
- Creamy Peanut Butter: 1 cup creates fudgy texture
- Pure Coconut Oil: 2 tablespoons helps everything set
- Mini Marshmallows: 2 cups for classic rocky road
- Salty Pretzels: 1 cup roughly broken
- Colorful M&Ms: 1 cup adds crunch and color
- Peanut Butter Cups: 12 whole cups for middle layer
- Special Equipment: 9x13 pan parchment paper
Let's Make Magic
- Prep Your Pan
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper makes lifting out super easy!
- Melt The Base
- Slowly melt chocolate, peanut butter, and coconut oil until silky smooth. This is your magic glue!
- Mix It Up
- Work quick! Fold in those marshmallows, pretzels, M&Ms — everything gets coated in chocolate.
- Layer Time
- Pour half your mixture in the pan, add that layer of peanut butter cups, cover with the rest.
- The Waiting Game
- Pop it in the fridge, let everything set up — gets even better when it's cold!
Make Them Perfect
- Quality Matters
- Good chocolate, good peanut butter makes everything taste amazing.
- Work Fast
- Once that chocolate's melted, keep things moving — it starts setting quick!
- Even Steven
- Mix everything up good — nobody wants a bite without the good stuff.
Why Everyone Loves These
- Party Perfect
- Easy to make, feeds a crowd, looks super impressive!
- Kid Friendly
- Let them help add toppings — they love being part of it.
- Always Different
- Change up mix-ins based on what you've got — makes them special every time!
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Storage Tips
- Counter Storage
- Keep these beauties in an airtight container — room temp works great about 5 days if they last that long! Layer with wax paper keeps them from sticking together.
- Fridge Magic
- Want them extra fudgy? Store in the fridge up to two weeks. That chocolate gets nice and firm — makes them even better! Just let them warm up a few minutes before eating.
- Freezer Friend
- Make a big batch? These freeze great! Wrap them good first in plastic then foil — keeps them fresh up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when you need a treat.
- Travel Tips
- Taking them to a party? Keep them cool, especially in summer — that chocolate can get melty. Pack them between ice packs — works perfect!
- Serving Smart
- Cut them cold — makes cleaner slices. Keep napkins handy — they're worth the sticky fingers! Perfect size is about two inches — makes great shareable pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why use double boiler method?
Prevents chocolate from burning or seizing.
- → Can I use milk chocolate?
Yes, but bars will be sweeter than with dark.
- → Why tap pan on counter?
Helps ingredients settle and removes air pockets.
- → Can I use different peanut butter cups?
Any variety works, trees are festive for holidays.
- → How to store these?
Keep refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
- → Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes, use gluten-free pretzels and check all candies.
- → Why let chocolate cool before adding mix-ins?
Prevents marshmallows from melting.