As a little kid, rocky road ice cream was my favorite flavor. The anticipation of biting into either a marshmallow or nuts made eating the ice cream all the more fun. Although I am a huge fan of cake pops, I had this picture pop into my mind of marshmallow pops dipped in dark chocolate with a light sprinkle of chopped toasted almonds. I applied the same techniques as I do to make cake pops and as a result, these rocky road marshmallow pops were born.
I also experimented with dipping each marshmallow half way and just the tops in chocolate. As a result I decided these pops can be made with with just a little bit of chocolate or completely covered without compromising the cuteness factor or taste.
As for the chocolate, I decided to go with a dark chocolate with 61% cacao. I used the microwave to heat the chocolate in 30 second intervals until it was nice and smooth. Although I used dark chocolate, you could use whatever kind you like including chocolate coating. If for some reason you needed to thin the chocolate out, you could either use a teaspoon of shortening or food grade extra virgin coconut oil.
After chopping the nuts, I dry toasted them in a skillet on high heat until fragrant. I would recommend chopping them more finely than the picture below shows so that the bigger pieces do not pull the chocolate off before cooling.
Lollipop sticks can be purchased at craft supply stores such as Michaels or Joannes. Cake supply stores will also carry sticks, cellophane bags, and (melting) chocolate wafers.
To make these pops, you’ll want to dip the sticks in 1/4″ in chocolate and then into a marshmallow 3/4 of the way through. This will help the marshmallows not to slide off the stick.
Dip each marshmallow into the chocolate until as coated as you want.
Be sure to tap the stick several times with your finger to encourage excess chocolate to “flood” off the marshmallow. Otherwise you’ll experience chocolate dripping everywhere.
Sprinkle each pop with chopped almonds and place them in a florist foam block. I purchased three blocks from the Dollar Tree Store. Worked beautifully.
As you can see, this is a true rocky road masterpiece. I’ve probably eaten at least a dozen of these over the last couple days. They are very addicting to say the least.
Here’s a picture of my semi-dipped pops and I love them just as much as the fully coated ones. Aren’t they beautiful?These pops would be great for parties and favors. I know many of you will want to know exactly how many these will make. Depending on how much chocolate and nuts you use, the amount of ingredients will vary. But you will get at least 36 fully coated pops with one bag of dark chocolate chips and more with partially dipped ones.
Before posting the recipe, I would like to ask you to keep Angie, also known as Bakerella, in your thoughts and prayers. She’s been in the hospital and is very sick right now. You can read her story here. She’s the ultimate inspiration for pops on a stick and we want her to feel better soon so she can continue to inspire the world with her bite-sized treats.
- 1 - 10 oz bag dark chocolate chips/chunks
- 1 bag large marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped toasted almonds
- special equipment: 36 lollipop sticks
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in thirty second intervals, stirring after each time until the chocolate is smooth. Dip a lollipop stick ¼" in and then into a marshmallow ¾ of the way through. Dip marshmallows into the chocolate until coated. Tap the stick until excess chocolate has dripped off. Sprinkle chopped almonds on each pop and allow them to dry by sticking the end of the stick into a foam block.
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says
I love this idea! Such a fun departure from traditional treats.
Aviva Goldfarb says
You had me at chocolate and marshmallows–I’m in! These look absolutely incredible for this rocky road lover.
Lael Hazan @educatedpalate says
Beautiful photos and such a fun recipe. I’ve made nutella pops but never rocky road! I appreciate the tip about dipping the stick in chocolate to help it not slide off.
Tracey says
I’ve never been much of a marshmallow fan, but I could be after seeing this post. Those pops look amazing!
Celina says
I love these! The coolest idea ever..i can’t wait to make them. Thank you for sharing!
Krista@BudgetGourmetMom says
These are GENIUS! What an absolutely fun treat! Seriously, these would be so cute in a treat bag tied with a ribbon.
Kathy - Panini Happy says
YUM, Alice – what fun treats! Pops are the best, I’ve been keeping Angie in my prayers.
Rebecca says
I’ve had a craving for marshmallow anything lately! I love the idea Kristen had for rolling them in crushed graham crackers.. I have a major weakness for s’mores! Y U M
River says
Where can I buy lolli pop sticks?
Kiran says
Fact: I’ve never had marshmallows ever before 😀 Those pops looks delish!
Lori A. says
Oooh! You had my weak spot. I love anything rocky road. It has been my favorite ice cream for as long as I can remember! It’s like all goodness wrapped in one…chocolate, marshmallow & nuts!
MJ says
YUM! I cant wait to make these! What a fun and easy treat!!!
anjali says
yum yum yum! i’ve been craving rocky road ice cream/bars and now pops!
Madison M says
It’s amazing how simple these are, yet how excited they make me at the same time! What a run idea for kids or a quick take-home gift for friends and family after a dinner party.
Ruth Ann says
Hi Alice,
These look really yummy! I will have to share them with my 12 year old foodie Charlie (www.CharlieBakes.blogspot.com) when she comes home from school. Like all kids, she loves marshmallows.
Take care,
Ruth Ann (@CatchTheBaby)
Sharlene says
Such a cute, easy, and delicious idea. I have a feeling I wouldn’t share these with anyone but my own stomach!
kristen says
yum, i can’t wait to try these alice. so cute! thanks for sharing. 🙂
Jessica @ How Sweet says
I just adore these. I love marshmallows!
Lauren from Lauren's Latest says
My daughter would love these. She goes crazy for marshmallows…..and chocolate.
Amanda says
GAH orgeous! I cant wait to try these… talk about a perfect summer night treat!! Genius girl!
lauren says
Oh my…pure genius. I too love rocky road ice cream. What a simple and fun way to enjoy this. Thank you.
Kirsten Hansen says
These would be awesome rolled in crushed graham cracker crumbs instead of nuts. Like s’mores on a stick!
Cara says
What an easy and delicious treat!
Aimee @ Simple Bites says
Praying for Angie….
Perfect pops! Such a great fun party treat. Your photos are just luscious.
EatLiveRun says
These look great! Rocky Road was always my favorite ice cream flavor, too, as a kid. 🙂