3tbspinverted sugar or corn syrup(optional- use honey)
2tbspcocoa powder
½tspvanilla
Fillings
250gramscrackers/cookies crushed(digestive, graham crackers)
1cupmicro or mini marshmallows (65 grams), plus more for topping
¼cupmilk chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (45 grams)
¼cupwhite chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (45 grams)
Instructions
ROCKY ROAD BARS
Prepare Pan
Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch pan with parchment.
Chocolate Sauce
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt butter (1cup, two sticks, 226grams), dark/bittersweet chocolate chips (1/2 cup, 90 grams), cocoa powder (2 tablespoons,) sugar (3 tablespoons), invert sugar syrup (3 tablespoons). Stir chocolate syrup until smooth. Stir in Vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon). Stir till melted, and smooth, about 5 minutes.
Fillings
Place graham crackers (250 grams into a 1-gallon Ziploc bag. Place the bag onto a kitchen towel, and fold the towel over the bag. Use a rolling pin or meat thinner to crush the crackers into chunks.
Rocky Road Cookie Mixture
Into a large mixing bowl, pour crushed crackers (250 grams), mini or micro marshmallows (1 cup, 65 grams), ¼ cup roughly chopped milk chocolate chips (45grams), ¼ cup roughly chopped white chocolate chips (45grams). Stir gently until well combined. Spoon the mixture into a prepared pan lined with parchment. Evenly distribute the mixture for even thickness.
Place wax paper on the top and gently press the mixture down. Remove wax paper and sprinkle with additional ¼ cup mini or micro marshmallows. And for a festive look, use colorful sprinkles. Cover loosely with a food wrap and chill for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
Slice
Use the parchment lining to remove the rocky road bar from the pan. Set it on a cutting board and cut it into squares or rectangles. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 10 days. Or freeze for three months.
Notes
Can I use spices? - Spices are great for adding more flavor.
Filling Suggestions: Use orange zest, crystallized ginger, and toffee bits for example. Try adding chopped pecans or other nuts.