If you’re looking for a quick holiday treat that tastes like pure nostalgia, these Easy No-Bake Rocky Road Bars are about to become a new favorite. They come together in minutes – no mixer or oven needed! These pull-apart cookie bars deliver that perfect mix of soft, chewy marshmallows, crunchy nuts, and rich, glossy chocolate. I first had a version of these at our neighborhood cookie exchange last year and immediately knew they needed a spot in my December baking line up. Bring a batch to your next gathering and watch them disappear long before anything else on the dessert table. They’re simple, festive, and absolutely irresistible.

Tips and Variations

• Try walnuts or pecans in place of peanuts
• Drizzle melted chocolate over the top before chilling
• Add 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or red/green M&M’s

Yield: 16-24 squares

Easy No-Bake Rocky Road Bars

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Ingredients

• 1 (10oz) bag mini marshmallows
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups chocolate chips - or 1 cup butterscotch chips + 1 cup chocolate chips
• 2 cups roasted peanuts (salted)

Instructions

1. Line a 9 by 13 inch pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting. You can also serve these right out an unlined pan.
2. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together. Stir constantly until smooth and glossy - don't burn.
3. If you'd like the marshmallows melt, add immediately - or wait until mixture is slightly cool and then add the marshmallows.
4. Fold in marshmallows and peanuts.
5. Spread mixture in baking pan until evenly coated.
6. Refrigerate 2 hours. Slice and serve.