No Bake Rocky Road Cookies Recipe

A fun twist on a classic! These No-Bake Rocky Road Cookies are a delightful treat the whole family will love. Inspired by a 4-year-old's brilliant idea, these cookies combine the rich chocolate of no-bake cookies with gooey marshmallows for a delightful textural experience. Easily customizable – try substituting graham cracker crumbs for the oats to make s'mores cookies! Perfect for a quick dessert or a fun family baking project.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 345.2 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for No Bake Rocky Road Cookies

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How to Make No Bake Rocky Road Cookies

  1. In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup butter, and ½ cup milk.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. The mixture will thicken.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Add 3 cups rolled oats (or 2 cups graham cracker crumbs for s'mores cookies) and stir until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in 2 cups mini marshmallows.
  6. Lightly grease a baking pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop spoonfuls of cookie mixture onto the prepared surface.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

155g

Fat

28g

Carbs

19g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make No Bake Rocky Road Cookies?

No Bake Rocky Road Cookies takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in No Bake Rocky Road Cookies?

No Bake Rocky Road Cookies has approximately 345.2 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for No Bake Rocky Road Cookies?

The key ingredients for No Bake Rocky Road Cookies are Sugar, Cocoa, Butter, Milk, Crunchy Peanut Butter, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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