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Holiday Rocky Road Candy - Gluten Free
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Karen's Holiday Rocky Road Candy - Gluten Free

This classic Rocky Road recipe is studded with nuts and marshmallows ~ makes many sliced squares for eating, serving & gift giving. I'm adding traditional Shortbread Chunks ~ see my Gluten Free delicious recipe!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rocky road candy, rocky road candy squares, rocky road candy with "natural" pink marshmallows
Servings: 54 squares

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips (no natural flavors)
  • 2 cups bittersweet chocolate chopped; I use Callebaut
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Lyle's golden syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut cream (top of can, firm part)
  • 3/4 cup shortbread cut into 1/3" pieces or large crumbles
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts blanched; no skins
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows I use "Dandies" (plant based; non GMO)

Instructions

  • Line a 8" square pan, line with parchment paper.

Make the Rocky Road Candy:

  • Add chocolate to a heat safe large bowl. place over a simmering pot of water to melt (water should not come too close to the bottom of the bowl.
    Use a rubber spatula to stir up once it melts. When almost melted, add butter, golden syrup and coconut cream. Stir until melted together and smooth.
  • Carefully remove bowl and let cool 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients: shortbread, marshmallows, walnuts and macadamia nuts. Stir to coat.
    NOTE: Add some mix-ins on the top too or a pretty look.
  • Pour in to the prepared pan. Let set at room temperature, or refrigerate until just set.
    Remove from the parchment paper to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife cut into squares under on inch (a serrated knife works great.)
  • I like to cut into rectangles too.
    Cut in rows 8" x 6" = 48 candies; 9" x 6" = 54 candies

To make Pink Colored Marshmallows naturally:

  • For a natural pink color: Use dehydrated freeze-dried strawberries and raspberries (available at Trader Joe's) - grind to a powder in a spice grinder.
  • Melt 3/4 teaspoons of coconut oil in a medium sized bowl add 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows and stir to coat them evenly. Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons of raspberry/strawberry powder and stir gently to coat.

Notes

This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg