Easy Peanut Butter Rocky Road Bars with M&Ms (Print version)
No-bake peanut butter rocky road bars packed with chocolate, marshmallows, pretzels, peanuts, and colorful M&Ms.
# Ingredients:
For the chocolate base
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12 oz (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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3/4 cup (190 g) creamy peanut butter
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3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
For the rocky road mix-ins
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2 cups (90 g) mini marshmallows
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1 cup (55 g) small pretzel twists, roughly broken
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1/2 cup (70 g) roasted salted peanuts
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3/4 cup (150 g) M&Ms, divided
# Instructions:
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Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for lifting the bars out later.
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Add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, and salt to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy.
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Let the melted mixture cool for 5-8 minutes, stirring once or twice. It should be warm and fluid, not hot.
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Fold in the marshmallows, broken pretzels, peanuts, and 1/2 cup of the M&Ms until evenly coated.
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Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan. Press it into an even layer, then sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup M&Ms on top and press lightly so they stick.
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm. Lift the slab out with the parchment and cut into 16 bars.
# Good to know:
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Chill time is about 1 hour and is not included in the cook time.
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Use shelf-stable creamy peanut butter for the cleanest set.
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Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.