Rocky Road Squares

My mom used to make these treats when my sister and I were little, and I always looked forward to them.  I was thinking about them recently, and realized that it had been many years since I had last eaten one.  I decided that I needed to remedy that, and make them myself.  They are incredibly easy to make.  You just heat butter, chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk over a double broiler (or put it in a bowl over simmering water), and, once it is melted, pour it over a mixture of marshmallows and peanuts.  After pouring it in a pan, you refrigerate it for a couple of hours and then cut them into squares.  These have a great texture.  I love the softness of the marshmallows mixed in with the crunchy peanuts.  It’s the perfect sweet-and-salty snack.  My friends called these “crack bars” because they are so addicting!  I’m not exactly sure where this recipe came from.   I suspect it’s an Eagle Brand recipe, but I couldn’t find it on their site.  This recipe has been around for a while, though, so it may not be on the website.

1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

2 tablespoons butter

2 cups dry roasted peanuts

1 (10.5-ounce) package miniature marshmallows

In top of double broiler, over boiling water, melt morsels with sweetened condensed milk and butter; remove from heat.  In large bowl, combine nuts and marshmallows; fold in chocolate mixture.  Spread in wax paper-lined 13×9-inch pan.  Chill 2 hours or until firm.  Remove from pan, peel off wax paper; cut into squares.  Cover and store at room tempearature.

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