Rocky Road clusters recipe

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Rocky Road is a popular ice cream flavor that mixes together chocolate ice cream, marshmallow and toasted almonds. Variations exist that include vanilla ice cream, chocolate chunks and different nuts, such as walnuts or pecans. These delightful candy clusters include all of the ingredients that make Rocky Road such a popular ice cream flavor. The best part? They are so easy to make! Children of most ages will have fun helping make these treats.

ROCKY ROAD CLUSTERS
Ingredients

• 2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup toasted almond slivers

Directions
Melt chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat until almost completely melted. Remove from heat and stir until completely smooth. Stir in marshmallows and almonds and stir to combine. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with waxed or parchment paper. Allow to cool completely before serving or storing.

Cook's Notes

• Chips can also be melted in the microwave. Place in a microwave safe bowl and nuke for 30 seconds, stir well then return to microwave for an additional 30 seconds. Repeat this process until the chocolate is almost completely melted, then remove and stir until smooth.
• This is a very easy recipe to adapt to your personal taste. If you don't like semi-sweet chocolate, use another kind of chip. Can't eat almonds? Swap them out.