Strawberry Rocky Road Candy

Treat your guests to these delicious candies that are made using chocolate, strawberries and almonds - perfect dessert for gift giving. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

December 2, 2011

Ingredients

cups semisweet chocolate chips (24 oz)

cups miniature marshmallows

cups chopped dried strawberries

cup unblanched whole almonds, coarsely chopped

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Line 15x10x1-inch pan with waxed paper; spray paper with cooking spray. Fill 3-quart saucepan half full with water; heat to simmering. In 2-quart heatproof bowl, place chocolate chips; place bowl over pan of simmering water. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until melted and chips can be stirred smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows just until blended.
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Spread mixture in pan. Sprinkle with strawberries and almonds; press gently to adhere to chocolate. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set. Break candy into irregular pieces. Store in refrigerator.

Wrap these treats in cellophane and tie ends with ribbon. Or give a large slab of uncut candy as a gift and let your friends break off a little at a time.