🍫 Michigan Rocks (Chocolate Peanut Clusters)
Michigan Rocks are a classic Midwest candy—simple chocolate clusters packed with peanuts (and sometimes coconut or marshmallows), named because they look like little “rocks.”
đź›’ Ingredients
- 12 oz (about 2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 oz milk chocolate chips (or use all semi-sweet)
- 2 cups dry roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (optional but traditional in many versions)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
👨‍🍳 Instructions
1. Melt the chocolate
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.
(Or melt gently over a double boiler.)
2. Mix everything
- Stir in peanuts, coconut, and marshmallows (if using).
- Add vanilla for extra flavor.
3. Scoop clusters
- Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined tray.
- They should look like chunky “rocks.”
4. Set
- Let sit at room temperature or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
🍽️ Tips & Variations
- Add pretzel pieces for salty crunch
- Use white chocolate for a sweeter version
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before setting
- Swap peanuts for almonds or cashews
🧡 What makes them special
They’re nostalgic, no-bake treats—sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy all in one bite. Perfect for holidays or quick candy cravings.
If you want, I can also show you a fudgier version, a holiday Christmas “Michigan Rocks” mix, or a low-sugar keto version.