Rocky Road Fudge
Miniature marshmallows, chocolate chips and peanuts come together in this American dessert — 70 minutes, 10 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 10 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for pan and baking dish. At medium difficulty across 10 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
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Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Dairy Peanut
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How to make it
- Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with wax paper or foil, and coat with non-stick spray.
- Pour ½ cup of the miniature marshmallows into the bottom of the lined baking dish.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave the chocolate mixture in 20-second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until the chocolate is melted.
- Add the vanilla extract and stir well, until smooth.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of the chopped almonds or peanuts, and set aside.
- Fold 1 ½ cups of the miniature marshmallows and the remaining chopped nuts into the chocolate mixture.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Immediately top with the reserved chopped nuts and the mallow bits or additional miniature marshmallows, if using.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours, or until set.
- Remove the fudge and wax paper from the pan. Carefully peel all of wax paper from the fudge.
- Cut the fudge into bite-sized pieces and serve.
You'll use: Pan · Baking dish · Microwave
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Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
What to serve with Rocky Road Fudge
- Cream Cheese Tart Starter
- Vegan Chocolate Cake Vegetarian
- Beef Brisket Pot Roast Beef
- Kentucky Fried Chicken Chicken
Tips & common questions
How long does Rocky Road Fudge take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 10 steps and 5 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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