Here’s an easy, no-bake recipe for Peanut and Chocolate Rocks—crunchy, chocolatey treats that look like little “rocks” and are perfect for gifting or snacking 🍫🥜
Peanut and Chocolate Rocks
Ingredients (Makes about 20–24 pieces)
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2 cups roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted)
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12 oz (340 g) chocolate (milk, dark, or semi-sweet), chopped
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1 tbsp coconut oil or butter (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
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Melt the chocolate
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Melt chocolate and coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave (30-second bursts, stirring between each).
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Add peanuts
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Stir peanuts into the melted chocolate until fully coated.
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Form the rocks
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Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment or wax paper, shaping them roughly so they look like small rocks.
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Set
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Let sit at room temperature until firm, or refrigerate 20–30 minutes to speed things up.
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Serve or store
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Once set, transfer to an airtight container.
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Tips & Variations
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Extra crunch: Mix in puffed rice, cornflakes, or pretzel pieces.
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Flavor boost: Add a pinch of sea salt or cinnamon.
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Festive look: Drizzle with white chocolate after setting.
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Healthier option: Use dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher).
Storage
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Store at room temperature for up to 1 week
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Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks
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Freeze for up to 2 months
If you’d like, I can also give you a 3-ingredient version, a holiday gift-box variation, or a kid-friendly classroom-safe recipe (no melting mess). Just tell me!