Best 7 Fudgy Rocky Road Bars Recipes

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Calling all chocolate lovers! If you're seeking a decadent and indulgent treat, look no further than our fudgy rocky road bars. These irresistible bars are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a rich chocolate base studded with gooey marshmallows, crunchy nuts, and chewy dried fruits. With just a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, you can create a batch of these delightful treats that will satisfy your sweet cravings and impress your friends and family.

Our curated collection of recipes offers variations to suit diverse preferences. Whether you prefer classic rocky road bars with a traditional blend of marshmallows, almonds, pecans, and dried cherries, or crave a unique twist with salty pretzels, tangy cranberries, or roasted pistachios, we've got you covered. Each recipe provides detailed instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process, ensuring perfect results every time.

Immerse yourself in the world of chocolatey goodness with our fudgy rocky road bars. These delectable treats are perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or simply enjoying as a sweet snack. With their irresistible combination of textures and flavors, these bars are sure to become a favorite in your household. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these heavenly delights!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROCKY ROAD FUDGE BARS



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A bar cookie with all of the flavors of the popular rocky road ice cream.

Provided by Deb Martin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 22

½ cup butter, melted
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups miniature marshmallows
¼ cup butter
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped
¼ cup milk
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, baking powder, vanilla, 2 eggs and walnuts. Stir until well blended. Spread evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • For the next layer, in a medium bowl, beat the 6 ounces of cream cheese (reserve 2 ounces of the package of cream cheese for the next layer) with the 1/2 cup of sugar, egg, 2 tablespoons of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, and 1/4 cup of butter. Mix until fluffy and smooth. Spread evenly over the first layer.
  • Sprinkle the 1/4 cup of chopped nuts and chocolate chips over the second layer. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Then sprinkle the miniature marshmallows over the top and bake for 2 minutes longer.
  • Begin to prepare the icing while the bars are in the oven. In a medium saucepan, melt together the 1/4 cup of butter, 1 square of chocolate, remaining 2 ounces of cream cheese and 1/4 cup of milk. Remove from heat and stir in 3 cups of confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour over the marshmallows and swirl together. Refrigerate until firm, cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 117.3 mg, Sugar 33.8 g

FUDGY ROCKY ROAD BARS



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This sweet is a cinch to make. Keep a supply on hand for lunchboxes, weekends, and casual entertaining.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 graham crackers
1 1/2 cups natural almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 cup marshmallow creme
1 bag (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with graham crackers, breaking them to fit if necessary. Bake until crackers are lightly toasted and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds and dollop with marshmallow creme.
  • In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water, combine chocolate chips and condensed milk. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Pour chocolate mixture over marshmallow creme; working quickly, swirl together with a thin-bladed knife. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Cut into 18 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g

ROCKY ROAD FUDGE BARS



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This is a recipe from my soon to be Mother in Law. It's a family favorite that I made for the first time with rave reviews. I've been told it was originally a Pillsbury Bake-Off recipe.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2-3/4 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
8 ounces cream cheese (reserve 2 oz for frosting)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup chopped nuts
2 cups mini marshmallows
1/4 cup butter
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ounces cream cheese
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Grease 9x13 pan.
  • In large saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat.
  • Add remaining bar ingredients and spread into pan.
  • In small bowl combine all the filling ingredients except for the nuts and chocolate chips.
  • Beat one minute at medium speed and stir in the nuts.
  • Spread over bar mixture.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • Bake at 350 for 25-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Sprinkle with Marshmallows and bake 2 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile in large saucepan, melt the remaining butter, chocolate and cream cheese and milk over low heat.
  • Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour over marshmallows and swirl together.
  • Chill until firm, cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.7, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 60.1, Sodium 148.2, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 33.8, Protein 3.9

ROCKY ROAD FUDGE BARS



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Provided by Mary Giuliani

Categories     dessert

Time 4h25m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 6-ounce can evaporated milk
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 7-ounce jar marshmallow creme
2 1/2 cups chopped bittersweet chocolate or chips (65 percent dark)
1/2 bag large Jet-Puffed marshmallows, cut into quarters
3/4 cup roasted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat mix the sugar and milk together. Bring to a boil and cook for exactly 8 minutes (this registers as the soft ball stage on a candy thermometer, if you are using one).
  • Remove the mixture from the heat and add the butter and marshmallow creme and stir until smooth. Add the chocolate and mix until melted (if the mixture looks "broken," beat with a wooden spoon or the paddle attachment of a stand mixer until smooth and fluid). Add in the marshmallows, peanuts, vanilla, and salt and mix until incorporated.
  • Pour into a greased 9-inch square pan. Cool completely in the refrigerator before removing from the pan and cutting into squares, 3 to 4 hours.

ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES



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Remember old-fashioned rocky road ice cream? Get that same delicious chocolate, marshmallow and peanut taste all on a rich, fudgy brownie.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups miniature marshmallows
1/3 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 8- or 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Stir in 2/3 cup of the chocolate chips. Spread in pan.
  • Bake brownies as directed on box. Immediately after removing from oven, sprinkle with miniature marshmallows, remaining 1/3 cup chocolate chips and the peanuts. (For softer marshmallows, cover pan with cookie sheet about 2 minutes.) Cool completely on cooling rack, about 2 hours. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows with knife dipped in hot water. Store tightly covered

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY ROCKY ROAD



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Great for a bake sale, a gift, or simply an afternoon treat to enjoy with a cuppa, this rocky road is quick to make and uses mainly storecupboard ingredients.

Provided by Member recipe by Aaron Goodall

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

200g digestive biscuits (Rich Tea can also be used)
135g butter or margarine
200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa works best)
2-3 tbsp golden syrup
100g mini marshmallows (chopped regular marshmallows work too)
icing sugar, to dust
raisins, dried cranberries or any dried fruit
nuts
popcorn
honeycomb, broken into pieces

Steps:

  • Grease and line an 18cm square brownie tin with baking paper.
  • Place 200g digestive biscuits in a freezer bag and bash with a rolling pin or just the side of your fist until they're broken into a mixture of everything between dust and 50p-sized lumps. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan melt 135g butter or margarine, 200g dark chocolate and 2-3 tbsp golden syrup over a gentle heat stirring constantly until there are no or almost no more lumps of chocolate visible, then remove from the heat. Leave to cool.
  • Take the biscuits, 100g mini marshmallows and up to 100g of additional ingredients (dried fruit, nuts, popcorn, honeycomb), if you like, and stir into the chocolate mixture until everything is completely covered.
  • Tip the mixture into the lined baking tin, and spread it out to the corners. Chill for at least 2 hrs then dust with icing sugar and cut into 12 fingers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

ULTIMATE FUDGY ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES



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Make and share this Ultimate Fudgy Rocky Road Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter
4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square
1/4 cup milk
2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Grease bottom only of 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Set aside.
  • Melt 1 cup of butter and 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate in 2 quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix just until all ingredients are moistened and brownie mixture is smooth.
  • Spread brownie mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until brownies just begin to pull away from sides of pan.
  • Meanwhile, combine 1/4 cup of butter, cream cheese, 1 oz. chocolate and milk in 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in marshmallows and peanuts. Immediately spread over hot brownies. Cool completely; cut into bars. Store refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.2, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 30.3, Sodium 127.5, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 18.7, Protein 2.8

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of. This will make a big difference in the final product.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough.
  • Be patient when waiting for the bars to set. It's best to let them chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.
  • To make the bars even more decadent, you can drizzle them with melted chocolate or caramel sauce.
  • These bars are also great for parties and potlucks. They're easy to transport and can be cut into small pieces for easy serving.

Conclusion:

Fudgy rocky road bars are a classic dessert that is always a hit. They're easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With their rich chocolate flavor, gooey marshmallow, and crunchy walnuts, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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