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Unforgettable Christmas Rocky Road

Side view of three squares of Christmas Rocky Road on a plate to show layers of chocolate, almonds, marshmallows, and pomegranate seeds.
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This easy and unforgettable Christmas Rocky Road uses 8 main ingredients to surprise and delight your guests! Gluten-free, dairy-free.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1/3 cup roughly chopped roasted almonds
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • seeds from 1/2 of a large pomegranate

Spices and Flavorings

  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/16 teaspoon ground ginger*
  • 1/16 teaspoon ground allspice*
  • 1/16 teaspoon ground cinnamon*

Instructions

  1. Line the pan: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. For a double batch, use a 9x9 or 8x8 inch square pan.
    Overhead view of a standard loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the base: In a medium pot on low heat, melt together the chocolate chips, almond butter, vegan butter, and all the spices and flavorings. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
    Overhead view of a medium pot with melted chocolate mixture for rocky road.
  3. Almonds and cranberries: Stir in the almonds and cranberries and remove from heat. Allow to cool for 3-5 minutes so you don't melt the marshmallows.
    Overhead view of a pot of melted chocolate with pieces of chopped almonds and dried cranberries.
  4. Marshmallows: Add the marshmallows and stir gently to coat.
    Overhead view of a hand with a spatula stirring mini marshmallows into a chocolate mixture.
  5. Spread in the pan: Spread the mixture in the lined pan by gently pressing it into the corners with a spatula.
    Overhead view of a hand with a spatula gently pressing a rocky road mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
  6. Pomegranate seeds: Sprinkle generously with pomegranate seeds and refrigerate until firm (about 2 hours).

Notes

*1/16 teaspoon is half of a 1/8 teaspoon measure. You want an equal 'pinch' of each holiday spice, and I know some of you prefer the exact amounts.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Or store at a cool room temperature (so it doesn't melt) for 2-3 days.

Substitutions

  • Coconut Oil - instead of vegan butter, you can use coconut oil in equal amount
  • Real Butter - you can use real dairy butter in place of vegan butter
  • Vegan - use vegan butter and vegan marshmallows like Dandies (they're also gluten-free).
  • Gluten-Free - use a gluten-free marshmallow brand like Jet Puffed or Campfire brand. This Verywell Fit article has more info about those two brands, and I consider them safe for gluten-free and people with Celiac.

Find it online: https://vibrantlygfree.com/christmas-rocky-road/