If there's one treat that instantly takes me back to my childhood kitchen, it’s rocky road candy. My grandma Lilly Mae made it every single Christmas without fail - big batches of gooey, chocolatey goodness packed with marshmallows and almonds, chilled in giant pans and sliced into haphazard little squares. And yes, the corner pieces were always the best. Fight me!

This recipe is my little love letter to her, but with a modern twist - instead of spreading it into a pan, we’re popping that rocky road magic into mini cupcake liners! Not only are they adorable, but they’re also the perfect grab-and-go treat for cookie trays, classroom parties, or hoarding in your own fridge like a holiday goblin!

The best part? No baking. Like, zero oven time. Just a quick melt, stir, scoop, and chill situation. Grandma would’ve approved - especially if it meant more time playing cards and less time doing dishes.

You’ll Need:

• Mini cupcake liners
• Mini muffin pan
• Medium bowl
• Spoon (or small cookie scoop if you’re fancy)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups baking chocolate, chopped
• ¾ cup mini marshmallows, chopped
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• Sugar sprinkles (go wild - red, green, gold... sparkle it up!)

Directions:

1. Line your mini muffin pan with the cutest little liners you can find. Bonus points for something sparkly or Santa-themed.
2. Chop your mini marshmallows - yes, even mini ones! This helps them mix more evenly and makes for better bites.
3. Melt your baking chocolate in a medium bowl. You can microwave in 30-second bursts (stirring in between), or go full double boiler if you're channeling your inner domestic goddess.
4. Stir the chopped marshmallows and sliced almonds into the melty chocolate.
5. Use a spoon to scoop the mixture into each mini muffin liner. Fill them up but don’t overflow - this is charming chaos, not a chocolate explosion.
6. Top with festive sugar sprinkles because why not? It’s Christmas!
7. Pop the tray in the fridge for 1–2 hours until the cups are set and ready to devour.

Storage Tips:

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. These babies will stay fresh for up to a week (but let’s be real... they’ll be gone in two days tops!)

Tips & Substitutions:

• Nut swap: Not a fan of almonds? Swap for chopped pecans, walnuts, or leave them out altogether.
• Extra festive: Add a few chopped red and green gumdrops or dried cranberries for even more holiday flair.
• Flavor twist: Stir in a dash of peppermint extract or top with crushed candy canes for a minty moment.
• Allergy-friendly: Use dairy-free chocolate and skip the nuts for a totally inclusive treat!

These Old-Fashioned Rocky Road Christmas Cups are a bite-sized celebration of everything sweet about the season - cozy memories, easy kitchen wins, and recipes that feel like a warm hug from someone you love. I think Grandma Lilly Mae would’ve loved this version - even if she would’ve still insisted on making the originals “just in case!”

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