{"id":27965,"date":"2022-12-04T10:52:11","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T05:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/?p=27965"},"modified":"2025-12-11T15:09:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T09:39:19","slug":"rocky-road-chocolate-bark-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/rocky-road-chocolate-bark-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Rocky Road Chocolate Bark"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This super-easy rocky road chocolate bark is crunchy, nutty, and sweet. \u00a0The recipe needs just 4 ingredients and comes together in one bowl! It makes the best holiday gift or Christmas dessert<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chocolate barks have been my holiday go-to recipes ever since I made\u00a0chocolate bark with matcha and goji berries<\/a>! They are incredibly easy to make, so versatile, and well-loved by everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This rocky road twist is one of my favorite dark chocolate bark<\/a> variations. It\u2019s a fun, forgiving, mix-and-stir kind of dessert, packed with crunchy nuts, fluffy marshmallows, and smooth chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n

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Why You'll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 The recipe is so much fun and simple to make. All the ingredients you need (almonds, marshmallows, and chocolate) to make it will, most likely, already <\/em>be in your pantry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 The bark is completely customizable. There is so much you can put into chocolate barks. Switch nuts, chocolate types, or add toppings you love. Each variation is prettier than the one before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 The dark chocolate rocky road recipe can be made ahead, as it stores well for 2-3 weeks. So, it\u2019s perfect for gifting (or snacking), just like my Biscoff truffles<\/a> and chocolate peppermint fudge<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 This is a total crowd-pleaser! Kids and adults alike love the classic rocky road flavor! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate:<\/strong> I used 55% dark chocolate chips. You can use darker or sweeter chocolate. Whatever works for you. My only suggestion is to find the absolute best chocolate you can. It\u2019s the heart of this recipe, and you want it to be good!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almonds<\/strong> are the classic choice for rocky road bark. Roasting them makes the flavor deeper. Feel free to use walnuts, hazelnuts, or pecans! Even peanuts work beautifully. Like in my chocolate caramel peanut clusters.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marshmallows:<\/strong> Chop them roughly to create soft pockets in every bite. Or use mini marshmallows like I did to top my classic hot chocolate.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sea salt<\/strong> balances the sweetness and makes the chocolate flavor pop.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vegan:<\/strong> Use dairy-free chocolate and vegan marshmallows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graham Crackers:<\/strong> Add crushed graham crackers for nostalgic rocky road flavor and extra crunch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How To Make Rocky Road Chocolate Bark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1<\/strong>: Melt dark chocolate in 30-second bursts in the microwave or using a double boiler. Stir often to avoid burning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Spread the melted chocolate onto a parchment-lined tray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3:<\/strong> Sprinkle chopped roasted almonds and marshmallows evenly on top. Press gently so they stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Sprinkle sea salt on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5:<\/strong> Refrigerate rocky road chocolate bark with marshmallows for 1\u20132 hours, or until fully set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6:<\/strong> Use a sharp knife to cut into different sizes and serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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