How to Make Gluten-free Rocky Road

If you have adopted a gluten-free diet, then graham crackers are not on your menu, which means that Rocky Road is off limits to you. But take heart, because here is a gluten-free Rocky Road cookie bar recipe that is quick and easy to prepare. You won't even notice that it's gluten-free, and you won't care, because this treat is loaded with dark chocolate, marshmallows and nuts. Add this to my Recipe Box.

Instructions

1

Chop an overflowing cup of your favorite salted roasted nuts very coarsely and set them aside. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil, which will allow you to lift the Rocky Road out in a single piece for easy cutting. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2

Melt 6 Tbsp. of butter in a large heat-proof mixing bowl in the microwave. Fold in1/4 cup of sugar. You can use brown, white, or a combination of sugars. Add 1 tsp. of vanilla, a pinch of salt,1/2 tsp. of xanthan gum and 1 cup of gluten-free flour. Blend the ingredients well so that no lumps are remaining.

3

Spread the batter firmly into the foil-lined baking pan with a spatula. Layer the chopped nuts over the batter, and press them into place.

4

Bake the Rocky Road batter until it's light brown, about 12 minutes. It will feel a little soft in the middle. Remove the pan from the oven.

5

Scatter 1/2 cup of bittersweet dark chocolate chips over the warm batter. Toss 1 cup of mini marshmallows over the chocolate chips. Repeat this step, creating 2 alternating layers each of chocolate chips and marshmallows. The sweets will melt together in gooey layers.

6

Bake the Rocky Road for about 12 more minutes, until the chocolate is melted and the marshmallows just begin to turn color.

7

Cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Use the foil to lift the Rocky Road out of the baking pan. Cut into 16 pieces with a serrated knife.