Chocolatey Rocky Road Popcorn You’ll Want to Munch All Day
Whip up this irresistible rocky road popcorn in just 15 minutes! A sweet and salty snack mix perfect for movie nights, parties, or an afternoon treat.
Rocky road popcorn is the ultimate treat for when you’re craving something that’s equal parts indulgent and playful. Imagine the rich, classic flavors of rocky road ice cream transformed into a crunchy, sweet-and-salty snack mix that’s as fun to eat as it is easy to make.
Whether you’re hosting a casual movie night, setting out snacks for a party, or just looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert to whip up in minutes, this recipe has you covered.
It’s perfect for those times when you want to elevate your snack game without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of buttery popcorn, gooey marshmallows, crunchy walnuts, and smooth white chocolate makes for a delightful mix of textures that’s hard to put down.
And it’s versatile, too! You can switch up the nuts or add extra mix-ins like cereal or candy to customize it to your liking.
Serve it in cute ice cream dishes for a whimsical presentation that will make everyone smile, or simply toss it into a bowl for easy snacking.
It’s a great recipe to have in your back pocket when you need something fun and delicious—fast.
Tools Used:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Ice cream dishes for serving
Ingredients:
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate (chips or chopped bars)
This snack mix is best eaten fresh if using fresh-popped popcorn. You can stretch it a day or two by using pre-popped, store-bought bagged popcorn, but keep in mind that eventually the popcorn will become too stale to taste good after a day or two.
Get the printable recipe below:
Rocky Road Popcorn
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped bars
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pop the popcorn and chop up the chocolate if needed.
- Spread the popcorn over the baking sheet, then sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the popcorn.
- Melt the white chocolate in a glass bowl or tempered glass measuring cup in the microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the white chocolate over the popcorn & walnuts, then use a spoon to gently toss everything together.
- Sprinkle the marshmallows and chocolate chips over the mixture, then toss again to combine.
Notes
- I used microwaveable popcorn and popped it myself in advance. The buttery/salty flavor is a delicious contrast to the sweetness of the white chocolate. You can use pre-popped, bagged popcorn if you prefer to save time.
- If you like, you can substitute pecans, peanuts, or shelled pistachios for the walnuts.
- I used mini semi-sweet chocolate chips – feel free to replace with standard sized semi-sweet chips, or dark chocolate chips.
- Want to bulk up this snack mix or add more texture/flavor? Consider adding a dry breakfast cereal to the mix. Some good options are Chex squares, Golden Grahams, or Cheerios. You could also add extra white chocolate chips or M&Ms candies.
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