Best 8 Fudgy Rocky Road Bars Recipes

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Welcome to the world of fudgy rocky road bars, a delectable treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the crunch of nuts and the soft chewiness of marshmallows. This classic dessert is a favorite among both kids and adults, and for good reason! With its indulgent texture and irresistible flavor, it's the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. If you're looking for the best recipe to create these fudgy rocky road bars, you've come to the right place. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more!

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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 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.

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 BARS



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These yummy chocolate bars are called rocky road because the chocolate chips, nuts and marshmallows make them lumpy and bumpy, just like a "rocky" road.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups Bisquick™ Original baking mix
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottom only of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Heat 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips and the butter in heavy 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted.
  • Mix baking mix, sugar, vanilla, eggs and chocolate mixture; spread in pan. Bake 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with marshmallows, nuts and remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until marshmallows are light brown. Cool completely. Cut into about 2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 130 mg

FROSTED ROCKY ROAD BARS



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It's easy to make these gooey and chocolaty bars when you get a head start with a cake mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ milk chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup chopped nuts
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup M&M's® chocolate candies, if desired
1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, stir together dry cake mix, butter, water, brown sugar and egg until well blended. Stir in nuts; spread in pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed and golden. Sprinkle with candies.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on High 10 to 15 seconds. Drizzle over bars. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For easier cutting, use plastic knife dipped in hot water. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

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.

THE BEST ROCKY ROAD FUDGE



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A little different from the other recipes posted. It has marshmallow creme, which makes it so creamy and rich! From Pillsbury's Holiday magazine.

Provided by Mama2boys

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 36 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk (2/3 cup)
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme (2 cups)
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Line a 13 x 9 inch pan with foil, butter.
  • In a sauce pan, cook sugar, butter and milk over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in marshmallow creme and chocolate chips until smooth.
  • Stir in walnuts and vanilla.
  • Stir in marshmallows, do not melt.
  • Quickly spread in pan, cool completely, refrigerate until firm.
  • Using foil, lift fudge from pan, remove foil from fudge. With large knife, cut into squares. Store in refrigerator.

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will work well.
  • Don't overcook the marshmallows. They should be melted but still hold their shape.
  • Be careful when adding the nuts and marshmallows to the chocolate mixture. Stir gently to avoid breaking up the marshmallows.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan. This will help to prevent air pockets and ensure that the bars are evenly cooked.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Fudgy Rocky Road Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor, chewy marshmallows, and crunchy nuts, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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