Best 8 Light Rocky Road Brownies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of Light Rocky Road Brownies, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These brownies are a lighter version of the classic, featuring a moist and fudgy chocolate base swirled with gooey marshmallows, crunchy pecans, and a hint of sea salt. The result is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

This recipe collection offers three variations to satisfy every palate:

1. **Classic Light Rocky Road Brownies:** Experience the timeless combination of chocolate, marshmallows, and pecans in a lighter, more guilt-free version.

2. **Dark Chocolate Rocky Road Brownies:** For a more intense chocolate experience, these brownies are made with luscious dark chocolate, creating a decadent and sophisticated treat.

3. **White Chocolate Rocky Road Brownies:** Delight in the unique and creamy flavor of white chocolate, paired with marshmallows and pecans for a sweet and satisfying treat.

Each variation is carefully crafted to deliver a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ensuring an unforgettable brownie experience. So, preheat your oven and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones savoring every bite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEST ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES



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"Years ago, my girlfriend and I combined our favorite brownie recipes. With the addition of miniature marshmallows and chocolate chips, we created a chocoholic's dream recipe-and it's so easy to double for company." -Donna Sawatzky, Piedmont, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar. Stir in the egg, vanilla and salt until well blended. Stir in flour just until blended. Fold in the marshmallows, chips and pecans., Spread into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LIGHT ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES



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These taste like heaven and are low fat to boot. I love to make these when I'm craving chocolate but don't want to totally blow my diet.

Provided by nnreq

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 38m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 egg whites, whipped
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour
1 cup marshmallow cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Prepare a 9x13 pan with cooking spray and flour.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine baking powder, cocoa powder, salt, and flour.
  • In another mixing bowl, combine egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and marshmallow cream.
  • Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
  • Bake for 18 minutes.

ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES



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These are ridiculously fudgy and rich. It looks even better if you double or triple the amount of marshmallows, but it will be insanely sweet.

Provided by FoxCK

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 16 brownies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped coarse
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick tin foil, crimping to create a 4" 'collar'. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a heavy 1 1/2-quart saucepan (or microwave on Medium), melt butter, unsweetened chocolate, and bittersweet chocolate, stirring, until smooth and remove pan from heat. Cool mixture 10 minutes.
  • Stir in sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon until mixture is glossy and smooth.
  • Mix flour, walnuts and salt separately, then gently stir into chocolate mix.
  • Spread batter evenly in pan and bake in middle of oven 20 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven and add chocolate and marshmallows evenly over brownies.
  • Bake brownies until marshmallows are puffy and pale golden, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, quickly swirl just the top chocolate/marshmallow with a skewer.
  • Cool brownies completely in pan on a rack, then refrigerate until firm.
  • Trim edges, then cut into 16 squares with a buttered knife.

ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES



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These chocolaty treats are topped with a chewy layer of marshmallows, nuts, and even more chocolate. The kids will hardly be able to wait until the brownies are cool!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Brownie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for pan
1 bag (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped nuts, such as cashews, pecans, or walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch-square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter paper.
  • In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water, combine butter and 1 cup chocolate chips. Heat, stirring occasionally, just until melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove mixture from heat; stir in sugars and salt, then eggs, and finally flour, stirring just until combined. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips, then marshmallows and nuts. Bake until chocolate is shiny and marshmallows are puffed, about 5 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Using paper overhang, lift cake onto a work surface; cut into 16 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g

ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 large brownies

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup chopped salted almonds
34 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fit a sheet of foil over a 9 by 9-inch baking pan and leave a 2-inch overhang for the handles. Spray with nonstick spray.
  • Add the butter and chocolate to a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir until melted and smooth, then remove from the heat. Stir in the brown sugar, and vanilla. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and stir until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Add this dry mixture, in increments, to the chocolate mixture, and mix well until smooth. Stir in the almonds.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the brownies from the oven, and sprinkle with the chocolate chips and marshmallows. Put the pan back in the oven and bake until the marshmallows are puffy and melted, about 5 more minutes. Let the brownies cool in the pan before removing and slicing.

ROCKY-ROAD BROWNIES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 9 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup caramel or chocolate sauce, store bought

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • In a glass mixing bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together in the microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the butter is just melted. Mix it up to melt the chocolate completely. Stir the sugar into the melted chocolate until dissolved. Mix in the vanilla and eggs. Stir in the flour and salt just until combined. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Immediately sprinkle the marshmallows and nuts evenly over the brownies. Stick it under the broiler for 2 minutes, or until the marshmallows are light golden brown. Allow to cool to room temperature. Drizzle the caramel or chocolate sauce over the cooled brownies before cutting.

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

ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES



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"Anyone who likes rocky road ice cream will like these moist, fudgy brownies loaded with goodies," relates Rita Lenes of Renton, Washington. "They're great for children's parties."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate, stir until smooth; cool for 10 minutes. , In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until blended. Stir in chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour until well blended. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with the marshmallows, chocolate chips and walnuts; bake 4 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your brownies. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60%.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the brownies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the brownies in a preheated oven: This will help them to rise evenly.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them: This will help to prevent them from crumbling.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These light rocky road brownies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these brownies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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