No one is ever going to complain about having one of these in their lunchbox, and they're pretty handy to have around in the kitchen for a quick, snatched burst of energy at any time.
I'm not claiming them to be a health food, but when you're talking about lunch on the run, packing quite a few calories into a small parcel can be seen as an advantage. That's my view, and I'm sticking to it.
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These are wonderful! I make these for my boys prior to every trip to the coast, camping trip, or road trip. They are great packable treats and have become part of our family traditions. I also make them to give as gifts as well. Thank you Nigella!
Posted by haggardhouseelf on 27th Apr 2011 at 22.16
I have made this recipe several times and it is a real hit with my family. I added some dried cranberries the last time I made it and that worked well too.
Posted by Annie22 on 19th Aug 2011 at 7.58
Made these for our recent village fete and to go with a cup of tea for the ladies of our craft group - great success each time!!
Posted by blandford on 23rd Aug 2011 at 22.33
Wow I tried this recipe!. It was fantastic.Thank you Nigella.
Posted by Anushadelivera on 18th Sep 2011 at 11.58
Can anyone help? I'm having a few problems that when I melt the butter and chocolate together it goes 'grainy' - I've tried a few times. Any idea what I might be doing wrong? Thanks SO much!
Posted by cjeyres on 25th Sep 2011 at 16.29
I love this recipe. I first saw it on the Nigella Express programme and vowed to try it out. Very glad I did! Such a lovely quick treat to make. We're including it in our Christmas gift hampers this year and really love the sound of swapping out some of the biscuit and marshmallow for dried cranberries.
Posted by SammyP on 16th Oct 2011 at 16.34
My 6 year old son is egg, dairy and nut allergic, which makes baking delicious cakes a challenge. This Rocky Road is now my fall back alternative when I need a treat for him. I substitute the butter for Pure (dairy free) margarine and carefully check the dark chocolate and rich tea packaging. My son loves helping me make it too - bashing biscuits with a rolling pin, who wouldn't enjoy it?!
Posted by GemmaGP on 19th Oct 2011 at 9.23
Cjeyres: it's important to use a heavy based saucepan. if your chocolate is going grainy it is because it is burning. you need to heat the mixture more slowly or melt the other ingredients first so that it isn't heated directly.
Posted by kesouthall on 4th Dec 2011 at 5.55
As I hate marshmallow I exchanged for sultanas soaked in rum - absolutely delicious and all my friends love them.
Posted by Auntie Shara on 5th Oct 2012 at 17.18
I change the rich tea biscuits to ginger nuts biscuits for my parter and love it and made it taste festive and warm
Posted by dolphin14 on 19th Nov 2012 at 18.14
I can not tell you how many times I have made these Rocky Roads. They are definitely the best! I don't know anyone who does not love them.
Posted by Dentona588 on 22nd Nov 2012 at 12.31
Made these so many times and they are so delicious and easy.
Posted by Mininova on 3rd Dec 2012 at 16.38
Since I saw this recipe on Nigella's programme a few years ago, it has become a christmas (and not only) favorite treat. I also love the christmas version of the rocky road from Nigella as well. I have treated family, friends and colleagues with both versions and it works every time.
Posted by NikiK on 7th Dec 2012 at 8.30
This has become a family favourite.... The recipe is super easy and tastes perfect every time. They don't last long in our fridge! Thanks Nigella, I love all your desert recipes!
Posted by Willfinnalf on 26th Mar 2013 at 22.22
These are amazing! I also added soft fudgey toffee, white and milk chocolate chips and cracked chunks of peanut brittle... AMAZING! :)
Posted by else.uys on 29th Apr 2013 at 16.02