Rocky road

This is a great recipe for kids to make as a gift. Put in a small tin or cellophane bag and tie with a ribbon.

Ingredients

  • 500g good quality dark chocolate

  • 100g marshmallows

  • 100g red glace cherries

  • 1 cup coconut

  • ½ cup pistachios

  • ½ cup peanuts

Allergy Advice

Contains Dairy

Contains Nuts

Contains Soy

Equipment

  • 1 Microwave
  • 1 Slice tray (16 x 26 x 3 cm)
  • 1 Baking paper
  • 1 Scissors
  • 1 Large bowl
  • 1 Chopping board

Instructions

  1. Melt chocolate in the microwave at medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes, stir, then another 2 minutes or until melted.
  2. Line a slice tray (16 x 26 x 3 cm) with baking paper, leaving 2 cm hanging over each end.
  3. Use scissors to cut marshmallows in half, and cut cherries in half.
  4. Combine marshmallows, cherries, coconut, pistachios and peanuts in a large bowl.
  5. Pour in melted chocolate and mix well to combine.
  6. Spoon into prepared tray and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. When set, lift rocky road onto a chopping board and cut into 24 or 30 pieces.

Notes

Tip
This is a great recipe for kids to make as a gift. Put in a small tin or cellophane bag and tie with a ribbon.
Tip
Recipe created by Melissa Hughes for Kidspot.
Variation
You can include your favourite nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias.

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