Dogman
30th November 2011, 08:12 AM
This sounds great!
ALISON LADMAN, For The Associated Press
Published 03:10 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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This Oct. 13, 2011 photo shows rocky road clusters in Concord, N.H. This no-bake cluster cookie is an easy addition to any holiday cookie platter. Photo: Matthew Mead / AP
Whether you eat it as ice cream, brownies or fudge, rocky road is a flavor that's hard to not love.
Chocolate, nuts and marshmallow combine to create an over-the-top combination that has been well-loved for many generations. So we opted to remake it as a no-bake cluster cookie that is an easy addition to the holiday cookie platter. Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies are mixed with marshmallows and almonds then held together with melted chocolate.
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ROCKY ROAD CLUSTERS
Start to finish: 30 minutes
Makes 3 dozen cookies
18 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
2 cups regular marshmallows
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons corn syrup
12 ounces semisweet chocolate bits
Line a baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper.
Place the sandwich cookies in a large zip-close plastic bag. Use a rolling pin or a meat mallet to crush the cookies into small crumbs.
Cut up the marshmallows into pieces the size of a pea. In a large bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, marshmallow pieces and almonds.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, corn syrup and chocolate bits. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds, or until completely smooth and melted.
Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the cookies and marshmallows until everything is thoroughly coated. Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop balls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to fully set up, then store in an airtight container at room temperature between sheets of waxed or parchment paper.
Nutrition information per cookie (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 120 calories; 60 calories from fat (52 percent of total calories); 7 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 5 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 35 mg sodium.
Read more: http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Rocky-road-ice-cream-reimagined-as-holiday-cookie-2272523.php#ixzz1fCnoPjOt
ALISON LADMAN, For The Associated Press
Published 03:10 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2011
http://www.ctpost.com/mediaManager/?controllerName=image&action=get&id=1760336&width=628&height=471 (http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Rocky-road-ice-cream-reimagined-as-holiday-cookie-2272523.php#next)
This Oct. 13, 2011 photo shows rocky road clusters in Concord, N.H. This no-bake cluster cookie is an easy addition to any holiday cookie platter. Photo: Matthew Mead / AP
Whether you eat it as ice cream, brownies or fudge, rocky road is a flavor that's hard to not love.
Chocolate, nuts and marshmallow combine to create an over-the-top combination that has been well-loved for many generations. So we opted to remake it as a no-bake cluster cookie that is an easy addition to the holiday cookie platter. Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies are mixed with marshmallows and almonds then held together with melted chocolate.
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ROCKY ROAD CLUSTERS
Start to finish: 30 minutes
Makes 3 dozen cookies
18 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
2 cups regular marshmallows
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons corn syrup
12 ounces semisweet chocolate bits
Line a baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper.
Place the sandwich cookies in a large zip-close plastic bag. Use a rolling pin or a meat mallet to crush the cookies into small crumbs.
Cut up the marshmallows into pieces the size of a pea. In a large bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, marshmallow pieces and almonds.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, corn syrup and chocolate bits. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds, or until completely smooth and melted.
Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the cookies and marshmallows until everything is thoroughly coated. Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop balls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to fully set up, then store in an airtight container at room temperature between sheets of waxed or parchment paper.
Nutrition information per cookie (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 120 calories; 60 calories from fat (52 percent of total calories); 7 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 5 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 35 mg sodium.
Read more: http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Rocky-road-ice-cream-reimagined-as-holiday-cookie-2272523.php#ixzz1fCnoPjOt