Christmas Rocky Road

Christmas Rocky Road with chocolate, almonds, marshmallows, and gingerbread spices, topped with juicy pomegranate seeds.

Course Dessert, Holiday

Cuisine American, Holiday

Keyword Christmas Rocky Road, Christmas candy recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings pieces

Calories 87kcal

Author Jamie

Ingredients

Rocky Road Ingredients

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup unsweetened almond butter
2 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
⅓ cup roasted almonds , roughly chopped
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
½ large pomegranate , seeds removed

Spices and Flavorings

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
1/16 teaspoon ground ginger
1/16 teaspoon ground allspice
1/16 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Prep + Melt: Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper. For a double batch, use a 9x9 or 8x8 inch square pan. In a medium pot on low heat, melt together the chocolate chips, almond butter, butter, and all the spices and flavorings. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
Mix-ins: Stir in the almonds and cranberries and remove from heat. Allow to cool for 3-5 minutes before adding the marshmallows (so they don't melt). Add the marshmallows and stir gently to coat.
Pomegranate Seeds: Spread the mixture in the lined pan by gently pressing it into the corners with a spatula. Sprinkle generously with pomegranate seeds and refrigerate until firm (about 2 hours).

Notes

*1/16 teaspoon is half of a ⅛ teaspoon measure. It's essentially an equal 'pinch' of each holiday spice.

Storage: Store leftover Christmas Rocky Road in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or at a cool room temperature for 2-3 days. The candy will last much longer, but the the pomegranate seeds will spoil after these durations.

Vegan - use vegan butter or coconut oil 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.

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