Best 6 Rocky Road Crescent Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Rocky Road Crescent Bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats combine the irresistible crunch of crescent roll crust with a rich and gooey chocolate filling, studded with chewy marshmallows and chopped walnuts. Drizzled with a decadent chocolate glaze, these bars are a perfect balance of sweet and salty, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

In this article, we present two irresistible variations of Rocky Road Crescent Bars: the classic version and a unique peanut butter twist. The classic recipe features a rich chocolate filling made with melted chocolate chips and cocoa powder, while the peanut butter variation adds a luscious layer of peanut butter to the filling, creating a delightful combination of flavors. Both recipes are topped with a glossy chocolate glaze and sprinkled with chopped walnuts, adding an extra layer of texture and crunch.

These Rocky Road Crescent Bars are incredibly easy to make, requiring only a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation. The crescent roll dough provides a flaky and buttery base, while the chocolate filling is a breeze to prepare. Simply melt chocolate chips and cocoa powder together, stir in marshmallows and walnuts, and pour it onto the crescent roll dough. After baking, a decadent chocolate glaze is drizzled over the bars, adding a touch of elegance and richness.

Whether you're a chocolate aficionado or simply looking for a delightful treat to share with friends and family, these Rocky Road Crescent Bars are sure to become a favorite. Their combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible, making them perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or simply enjoying as a special dessert at home. So gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

NO-BAKE ROCKY ROAD BARS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield about 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
8 ounces cream cheese
3 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup toasted, chopped pecans
1 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
8 full graham crackers (1 sleeve), broken into chunks
One 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
One 16-ounce jar marshmallow creme, such as Marshmallow Fluff

Steps:

  • For the bars: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment so that the edges fold over the sides of the pan. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Add the sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese and butter to a medium pot and place over low heat. Cook, whisking occasionally so the bottom does not brown, until melted and well combined, a few minutes.
  • Put the pecans, walnuts, graham crackers and marshmallows in a bowl; set aside.
  • When the cream cheese mixture has melted, whisk until well combined, and then remove from the heat. Fold in the chocolate chips and mix until all the chocolate is melted and the mixture is well combined.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture into the bowl with the graham cracker mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and place in the fridge for 1 to 1 1/2 hours to set.
  • For the quick marshmallow frosting: In the bowl of stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the sugar and butter until creamy, a couple of minutes. Beat in the marshmallow creme.
  • Remove the set mixture from the pan. Cut into squares and frost with or dip in the marshmallow frosting. Keep refrigerated.

ROCKY ROAD BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 36 to 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 to 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts, pecans, or peanuts
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 egg, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup toated walnuts, pecans, or peanuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
2 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • To make the first layer: Place the butter and chocolate in a small pan and cook over the lowest possible heat until almost all the chocolate has melted. Off heat, add the sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, nuts, and baking powder and mix well. Press into the prepared pan and set aside.
  • To make the second layer: Place the cream cheese, sugar, flour, butter, egg, and vanilla in the bowl of a mixer fitter with a paddle and mix until smooth and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the nuts, mix to combine, and spread over the first layer. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and transfer to the oven. Bake until slightly golden on the edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the second layer with the marshmallows and return the pan to the oven until the marshmallows are just melted but not colored, about 3 minutes.
  • To make the frosting: Place the butter and chocolate in a small pan and cook over the lowest possible heat until almost all the chocolate has melted. Add the cream cheese and milk and mix until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth. Immediately pour the frosting over the marshmallows and briefly swirl the two mixtures together. Cool in the pan and cut into 36 to 48 bars. Cover and refrigerate.

ROCKY ROAD CANDIES



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It couldn't be easier to make this treat. Just melt chocolate chips and stir in peanuts and marshmallows.

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Chocolate Candy Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
⅛ cup butter
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 ½ cups dry-roasted peanuts
1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with wax paper.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate and butter until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Stir in condensed milk. Combine peanuts and marshmallows; stir into chocolate mixture. Pour into prepared pan and chill until firm. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 53.3 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE ROCKY ROAD COOKIE BARS



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Honorable Mention - Contest Recipe 2007! Rich double chocolate chunk cookie mix jump-starts a decadent and delicious bar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/3 cup milk
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup butter, the flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the egg with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup pecans. Spread over cookie dough base. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • Bake 26 to 28 minutes or until filling is set. Sprinkle evenly with marshmallows. Bake 2 minutes longer.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in cocoa and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. With wire whisk, gradually stir in powdered sugar until well blended. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup pecans. Immediately pour over marshmallows, spreading gently to cover. Cool 30 minutes.
  • Refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 1 g

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

ROCKY ROAD BARS



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These scrumptious Rocky Road Bars only take 15 minutes to prep. Won't stop people from treating you like a rock star at the potluck party.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter, melted
20 thin vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed (about 1-3/4 cups)
1 pkg. (4.2 oz.) cookies-and-creme flavored instant pudding mix
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup boiling water
1/3 cup cocktail peanuts, chopped
1/3 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Mix butter and cookie crumbs; press onto bottom of 9-inch square pan.
  • Beat dry pudding mix, sugar and boiling water until well blended. Pour over crust; spread to completely cover crust. Top with nuts and marshmallows; drizzle with chocolate.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm before cutting into bars. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

Tips:

  • When melting the butter, do it slowly over low heat to prevent burning.
  • If your marshmallows are too sticky to handle, grease your hands with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
  • If you don't have chocolate chips, you can use chopped semisweet chocolate bars instead.
  • Be careful not to overcook the crescent roll dough, as this will make it tough.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them, as this will help them set and prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Rocky Road Crescent Bars are a quick and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with crescent roll dough, chocolate chips, marshmallows, and walnuts, and they can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying treat that your family and friends will love.

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