Chewy Rocky Road Bars start with a buttery pretzel crust, then stack on sweetened condensed milk, marshmallows, butterscotch and chocolate chips, coconut, and chopped nuts.
Bake the bars until lightly browned, cool them completely in the pan, and cut into about 36 pieces. They’re an easy dessert for sharing.
Helpful Tips
- Use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk.
- Press the toppings gently into the condensed milk so they hold together after baking.
- Let the pan cool completely before cutting for neater bars.
Chewy Rocky Road Bars
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the crushed pretzels and melted butter in a small bowl. Lightly press the mixture onto the bottom of a 13 × 9 × 2-inch baking pan.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the pretzel crumb mixture.
- Top with the miniature marshmallows, butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and chopped nuts. Press the toppings firmly into the condensed milk.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then cut into about 36 bars.
Variation
Instead of using 1 cup each of butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolate chips, use 2 cups (one 12-ounce package) of semi-sweet chocolate chips or 1 2/3 cups (one 10-ounce package) of butterscotch chips.
Storage
Once completely cooled, store the bars in a covered container.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use evaporated milk instead of sweetened condensed milk?
No. Use sweetened condensed milk as listed; evaporated milk is not a substitute in this recipe.
How many bars does this recipe make?
The recipe makes about 36 bars.
Can I change the chocolate chips?
Yes. The cookbook variation says you can use 2 cups (one 12-ounce package) of semi-sweet chocolate chips or 1 2/3 cups (one 10-ounce package) of butterscotch chips instead of using 1 cup of each.
Recipe adapted from the vintage cookbook page supplied by the site owner; wording clarified for readability with AI assistance. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.