Best 8 The Best Rocky Road Fudge Recipes

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Rocky road fudge is a classic sweet treat that combines the flavors of chocolate, marshmallow, and nuts. It's perfect for any occasion, from holiday parties to potlucks to movie nights. With its rich, creamy texture and decadent taste, rocky road fudge is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. There are many different recipes out there for rocky road fudge, but the best one is the one that you make yourself. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious fudge that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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Categories     Fudge & Candy

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 6

●Nonstick cooking spray
● 2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
● 1 can (14 ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk
●1 teaspoon vanilla extract
●3 cups miniature marshmallows
●1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line 13 x 9-inch baking pan with foil; grease lightly.
  • Microwave morsels and sweetened condensed milk in large, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Stir in vanilla extract. Fold in marshmallows and nuts.
  • Press mixture into prepared baking pan. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Lift from pan; remove foil. Cut into pieces.
  • * This "gluten free" recipe was developed using products either labeled as "gluten-free" or likely to be gluten free based on the ingredients typically listed on the products' labels. Nevertheless, we cannot guarantee that any non-Nestlé product in this recipe is gluten free. We recommend reading all product labels thoroughly, checking with the food's manufacturer for gluten content if the product is not labeled as "gluten free," and being careful to keep gluten-containing ingredients away from the recipe ingredients and recipe preparation area.

NANA'S ROCKY ROAD FUDGE



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We make rocky road-style fudge every Christmas and it's a tradition, but why wait until the holidays for a recipe this good? -Ashley Berry, Montgomery Village, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 2-1/2 pounds (48 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups salted peanuts, plus more for topping
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend over sides by 1 in. Grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside., In a large saucepan, combine chocolate chips, milk and the remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in 2 cups peanuts. Place marshmallows in a large bowl; add chocolate mixture and stir well. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle with additional peanuts and marshmallows. Refrigerate until firm., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Cut into 1-1/2-in. squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ROCKY ROAD FUDGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Combine butter, evaporated milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a hard boil for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in the chocolate until melted and smooth. Fold in the almonds and marshmallows. Pour into an 8 by 8-inch square baking pan. Chill until firm, about 2 to 4 hours. Cut into 12 squares.

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



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 25 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
2/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup unsweetened peanut butter
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup halved walnuts, toasted
Flakey salt, for garnish
Sprinkles, for garnish

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper to overhang the edges by an inch.
  • Whisk the sugar and cocoa together in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the milk until smooth. Set the pot over medium heat, stirring to keep the mixture smooth, and bring to boil. Continue to boil, stirring the edges to keep from burning, until the mixture reaches 220 degrees F, about 60 seconds. (The mixture should be thick, smooth and glossy, not crystallized.) Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt, beating until smooth. Add the peanut butter and stir in, leaving pockets of peanut buttery goodness intact if desired. Let cool until warm but still stirrable, about 5 minutes. (You want the mixture to be soft enough that you can stir in the walnuts and marshmallows, but not so hot that the marshmallows melt entirely.)
  • Stir in the marshmallows and walnuts. Spread the mixture in the prepared pan and add the flakey salt and sprinkles. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into squares to serve. (To store, refrigerate in a covered container with parchment between the layers.)

ROCKY ROAD FUDGE



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This is from Good Housekeeping Magazine. We tried it and it is really delicious! I love the butterscotch chips in this recipe.

Provided by Andeey

Categories     Candy

Time 13m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 tablespoon butter
1 (10 1/2 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Grease 8 by 9 or 9 inch metal baking pan;line with plastic wrap.
  • In a 4 quart saucepan, combine chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and butter.
  • Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes or just until ingredients are melted, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir marshmallows into fudge mixture.
  • Pour into lined pan; spread evenly.
  • Cover pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate fudge until firm, at least 3 hours.
  • Invert fudge onto cutting board; remove plastic wrap.
  • Turn fudge top side up.
  • Cut fudge into 36 pieces.
  • If not serving right away, store in refrigerator.

EASY ROCKY ROAD FUDGE



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Remarks Marlene Corrigan of Scranton, Pennsylvania, "With so few ingredients, this fudge stirs up in a jiffy. Thats a good thing, since the chocolaty aroma is so tempting folks can hardly wait to taste it!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 3-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups salted dry roasted peanuts
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, milk and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in peanuts and marshmallows. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts :

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

Tips

  • Make sure your fudge is thick enough. The fudge should be thick enough to hold its shape when you cut it, but not so thick that it's difficult to stir.
  • Don't overcook the fudge. Overcooked fudge will be hard and crumbly. Cook the fudge until it reaches the desired temperature, then remove it from the heat immediately.
  • Let the fudge cool completely before cutting it. This will help prevent the fudge from crumbling.
  • Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature. The fudge will keep for up to two weeks.
  • Be sure to use fresh marshmallows. Stale marshmallows will not melt properly and will make the fudge grainy.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the fudge by dropping a small amount into a cup of cold water. If the fudge forms a soft ball, it is ready.
  • You can add other ingredients to your rocky road fudge, such as nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips.

Conclusion

Rocky road fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of fudge that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give rocky road fudge a try. You won't be disappointed!

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