No-Bake Rocky Road Bars | The Recipe Critic

These decadent rocky road bars are the best no-bake treat that you can whip up in no time when that sweet tooth hits. Fudgy chocolate, soft marshmallows, and chewy pecans combine to make the most amazing dessert.

Ingredients Needed For Rocky Road Bars

These easy rocky road bars only use a few simple ingredients. Most of them should already be in your kitchen. Scroll to the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Mini Marshmallows: Adds a sweet, pillowy texture that perfectly contrasts the chewy pecans and fudgy chocolate.
• Chopped Pecans: You can use any nut, but I prefer the crisp chew of pecans.
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate or Chocolate Chips: When blended with sweetened condensed milk, this chocolate perfectly mirrors the sweet chocolate flavor in Rocky Road ice cream.
• Unsalted Butter: Helps the chocolate melt evenly.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk: Adds a sweet, creamy flavor that helps the chocolate set–up into a fudgy texture.

How to Make No Bake Rocky Road Bars

This sweet and delicious treat comes together quickly and easily. These would be a great neighbor gift for this holiday season. They would be beautiful, wrapped in cellophane and a festive ribbon.

1. Prep: Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper or wax paper, lightly spray with pan spray or rub with butter, and set it aside. Add the marshmallows and pecans to a large bowl.
2. Melt: Add the chocolate and butter to a separate bowl. Melt it in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second increments. Stir between each increment until fully melted.
3. Stir: Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the chocolate and stir until fully combined.
4. Combine: The chocolate will start to set up as soon as the sweetened condensed milk is mixed into it, so move quickly to add the chocolate mixture to the marshmallows and pecans.
5. Chill: Stir until they are evenly distributed in the chocolate. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours so it can finish setting up. Remove from the pan and slice into bars before serving.

More Marshmallow and Chocolate-Inspired Recipes

If you’re like me, then you love this flavor combo. I love it in my s’mores fudge pops, s’mores dip, and my Mississippi mud cake. Here are a few more recipes for you to try with this classic flavor combination.