Caramel Rocky Road Candy with Dulce de Leche
No-bake chocolate candy combining melted chocolate and caramel chips with dulce de leche, studded with peanuts and marshmallows. Set in a pan, then cut into squares. A simple three-step confection with salty-sweet layers and chewy-crunchy texture.
Ingredients
- 12 oz chocolate chips
- 12 oz salted caramel chipsbutterscotch chips1:1sweetadds dairy
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- 3 tablespoons butter
- 14 oz dulce de leche, canned
- 1 cup dry roasted unsalted peanuts
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- sea salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine chocolate chips, half the caramel chips, and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, stirring, until melted.
- 2
Stir in dulce de leche until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Fold in peanuts, marshmallows, and remaining caramel chips.
- 4
Spread mixture onto a wax-paper-lined 9 x 13 inch pan.
- 5
Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- 6
Allow to set for at least one hour.
- 7
Cut into squares.
Tips
Line the pan with wax paper for easy removal and clean edges when cutting.
Good to Know
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Assemble one day ahead; allow to fully set before storing.
Cut into squares and serve at room temperature.
Common Mistakes
Do not overheat chocolate mixture to avoid seizing or burning.
Fold gently when adding marshmallows to avoid deflating them.
Substitutions
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