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Crispy Rocky Road Cookies and Bars Recipe

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Rocky Road Cookies and Nutchello

Cookies are delicious, but sometimes they are pretty high in fat content and sugary sweetness. They also tend to contain dairy and gluten, two things I try to limit in my diet due to sensitivities. I decided I wanted a cookie that would pair perfectly with my Nutchello beverage (no longer available; substitute with your next favorite Silk beverage product) as well as:

  • Allow me to indulge my need for cookies
  • Not taste overly-sweet
  • Not be too fattening
  • Avoid using gluten and dairy ingredients

Growing up, two treats that were hugely popular were rocky road ice cream and marshmallow treats. My cookie recipe is a simple and delicious twist on the two.

That’s right.

Rocky Road Cookies (and Bars)!

These Crispy Rocky Road Cookies and Bars are a simple and delicious gluten-free and dairy-free treat!

They are gluten-free, dairy-free, no bake cookies!

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Silk Nutchello comes in three delicious varieties:
  • Caramel Almond & Cashew
  • Dark Chocolate & Walnut
  • Toasted Coconut & Cashew

Each is completely free of saturated fat and cholesterol, dairy, soy, lactose, gluten, casein, and carrageenan as well as free of artificial colors, dyes, and other “funny business.” Nutchello is verified Non-GMO. I love that each variety has 90 calories or less per serving.

Nutchello Nut-Based Dairy-Free Beverage

Because we love cashews, almonds, and caramel, I went with the Caramel Almond & Cashew variety. It has a nutty, buttery flavor with a hint of sweet caramel. Not too sweet, but just right for an afternoon indulgence. Try the Nutchello nut-based beverage as a replacement for your 3pm coffee, tea, or soda. Nutchello is best enjoyed when served over ice (sadly, our ice maker is out of order, but I enjoyed it ice cold from the fridge.)

Now, for the recipe you’ve all been waiting for: My Crispy Rocky Road Cookies!

Ingredients

Tools

  • Wax or parchment paper
  • Pan or cookie sheet
  • Wooden spoon

Directions

1. Melt the chocolate chips according to the package instructions.

Rocky Road Cookies Step 1

2. Stir in the crispy rice cereal until coated.

Rocky Road Cookies Step 2

3. Fold in the marshmallows.

Rocky Road Cookies Step 4

4. Mix in the chopped nuts. If you don’t like cashews or you want to save a little money, you can try other types of nuts. I went with cashews because of the flavor of Nutchello I chose, but almonds would work great as well. 

*If you want more mix-ins, try adding dried fruit or sunflower seeds to make a “Rocky Road Trail Mix Bar.”

Rocky Road Cookies Step 5

Here is where you have two different options. The messier cookies (I like these) or the super simple bars (great when you are in a pinch.)

5. For the cookies, you will get a bit sticky! Line a cookie sheet with some wax paper or parchment paper then grab out handfuls of the mix and form it into little cookie-shaped piles. If you want, use an ice cream scoop initially. You will need to push the piles together so everything is touching. They will not stick right now, but once the chocolate hardens, anything that is touching will stay in its shape.

Rocky Road Cookies Step 6

6. For the bars, simply line a cake pan with the wax or parchment paper, scoop the mixture into the pan, and press down on the top gently with a wooden spoon so everything sticks together and flat.

Rocky Road Cookies Step 7

7. Want to make these cookies or bars springy? Add some colorful sprinkles to the top then check out the free printable toppers offer below!

8. Let the chocolate harden. If needed, you may refrigerate to move it along faster. I simply left them out on the counter until it hardened (preferred option as refrigerated chocolate melts more quickly after you take it out.)

Crispy Rocky Road Bars Recipe

8. Make them cute! Print these free flower treat toppers, cut them out, glue or tape them to toothpicks, then stick them into the cookies or bars before serving. These toppers are also great for cupcakes! If you want the complete set of seven flower designs, you can purchase it in the Arts & Crackers Gumroad store.

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These cookies are quite the tasty treat! Enjoy them at dessert or as an afternoon snack with a glass of your favorite Nutchello or Silk brand beverage.

Rocky Road Cookies and Nutchello
Yield: 14-16 servings

Gluten Free Crispy Rocky Road Cookies and Bars

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Enjoy the crispy texture and rich flavor of thse simple, no-bake rocky road cookies!

Instructions

    1. Melt the chocolate chips according to the package instructions.

    2. Stir in the crispy rice cereal until coated.

    3. Fold in the marshmallows.

    4. Mix in the chopped nuts. If you don't like cashews or you want to save a little money, you can try other types of nuts. I went with cashews because of the flavor of Nutchello I chose, but almonds would work great as well. 

    *If you want more mix-ins, try adding dried fruit or sunflower seeds to make a "Rocky Road Trail Mix Bar."

    Here is where you have two different options. The messier cookies (I like these) or the super simple bars (great when you are in a pinch.)

    5. For the cookies, you will get a bit sticky! Line a cookie sheet with some wax paper or parchment paper then grab out handfuls of the mix and form it into little cookie-shaped piles. If you want, use an ice cream scoop initially. You will need to push the piles together so everything is touching. They will not stick right now, but once the chocolate hardens, anything that is touching will stay in its shape.

    6. For the bars, simply line a cake pan with the wax or parchment paper, scoop the mixture into the pan, and press down on the top gently with a wooden spoon so everything sticks together and flat.

    7. Want to make these cookies or bars springy? Add some colorful sprinkles to the top then check out the free printable toppers offer below!

    8. Let the chocolate harden. If needed, you may refrigerate to move it along faster. I simply left them out on the counter until it hardened (preferred option as refrigerated chocolate melts more quickly after you take it out.)

    8. Make them cute! Print these free flower treat toppers, cut them out, glue or tape them to toothpicks, then stick them into the cookies or bars before serving. These toppers are also great for cupcakes! If you want the complete set of seven flower designs, you can purchase it in the Arts & Crackers Gumroad store.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 139Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 59mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g

This nutrition information is auto-generated. Nutritional values may change with specific items and brands used, so manual calculation is recommended if exact nutritional counts are needed.

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I would love to hear from you in the comments below–Which Nutchello flavor would you like to try first? Have you tried it already? If yes, what are your thoughts?

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14 Comments

  1. Thank you for this easy cookie recipe. I will be making it for a meeting tomorrow evening.

  2. These look delicious-and a no bake cookie recipe is perfect for the warm months ahead! I know I’ll be making these to serve with Nutchello soon! #client

  3. Yum, these cookies look really good! I have never heard of Silk Nutchello before. I will have to make these for the kids, I love how easy they are to make

  4. These look so yummy! Thank you for the recipe

  5. I like this yummy recipe and that it is gluten free. My daughter and I would love to make these! I like how you show each step with pictures!

  6. You had me at Rocky Road! These sound delicious and so easy to make. I like that they are no bake. Perfect for the summer.

  7. These look really good, and no bake, especially with this hot weather. I’ve never noticed Nutchello before, I want to check it out!

  8. I love nuts too and I would definitely try your recipies especially that theyre low fat and easy to make.

  9. I have tried to cook marshmallows in the oven, but they always come out rock hard. Maybe the chocolate coating is the key.

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