Black Cats Rocky Road

We can now buy bags of sweet black cats here in Australia, so I've created a special Black Cat Rocky Road recipe for all the black cat fans.

A perfect treat for Halloween!

Black cats are one of the most recognisable symbols associated with Halloween. However, while they are regarded with suspicion and fear by some, others regard them as a symbol of good luck or prosperity.

Growing up, my family had a lovely black cat called Sooty. She was a little mischievous, like most cats, but mostly sweet. So I've always found black cats more charming than chilling.

And with Allens releasing black cat lollies in their very own bag (no more fishing through mixed lolly bags to find the two or three black cats !) it's time to celebrate all that is sweet about black cats at Halloween. 

What do you love about Halloween?

Growing up, I didn't really know a lot about Halloween. It was an American thing. 

But my kids LOVE Halloween. They look forward to dressing up, decorating the house and visiting the neighbours for trick or treating. So, I've learned to love Halloween too.

The kids are so excited leading up to this spooky event every year. They have a blast, and that's what I I love about it.

Of course, sneaking a few of the leftover trick or treating sweets makes me love it too!

And now I can look forward to making up this Black Cat Rocky Road recipe every year.

Ingredient notes

Apart from the black cat lollies, you'll also need:

• vanilla marshmallows
• cornflakes
• milk chocolate
• sprinkles (for decorating).

How to make Black Cats Rocky Road

Chop up the marshmallows roughly. After setting aside about 12 black cats, cut the remaining cats in half or thirds.

Combine chopped marshmallows and chopped black cats in a bowl. Add the cornflakes.

Pour melted chocolate into mixing bowl and stir to combine all ingredients then pour the mixture into a slice tin that has been lined with baking tray.

Place the tray into the fridge and allow to set for at least a couple of hours. Chop into small squares before serving.

Storage

Store your Rocky Road in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a few weeks.

Provided it's in an airtight container, it can also be frozen for up to a couple of months.

More Rocky Road Recipes

Here are more versions of this much-loved treat:

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