[donotprint] I love baking brownies. Each time I bake a batch I always bake a different variation based on what I have in my pantry. Yesterday was no different. All month I’ve had a bag of marshmallows staring at me each time I open up my cupboard. Then I had this “light bulb” moment. Why not bake a batch of Rocky Road brownies? I love rocky road ice cream, so I was pretty sure I would love rocky road brownies too. You know what? I DO!! So did my husband and our kids.
There is something magical when baking with mounds of miniature marshmallows which brings out the kid in me. The added crunch of chopped almonds and little bursts of chocolate chips makes this brownie special, fun, and indulgent all at once. Enjoy!
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Rocky Road Brownies Recipe
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped almonds
1/3 cup chocolate chips
3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine marshmallows, almonds, and chocolate chips then set aside. In a medium-large bowl, mix (by hand) melted butter, sugar, and vanilla until blended. Add one egg at a time mixing/beating well. Add flour, cocoa, and salt and stir the batter until fully incorporated making sure you scrape the sides of the bowl including the bottom. Spray an 8×8 square pan with non-stick spray. Spread brownie batter inside the pan as evenly as possible. Evenly distribute the marshmallows/chocolate/almond mixture all over the top of the brownie batter. Using the back of a clean spoon, gently press down the topping mixture into the batter just enough so the topping is slightly packed down. Bake for 30 minutes or until done. Marshmallows will have a slight crisp edges. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Brownies slice really nicely if completely cooled.
* These brownies are dense. Not cake-like or chewy. If you prefer a chewier brownie, substitute half the white sugar for brown.
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Hi Alice! I made these tonight, and they tasted fantastic, even with reducing the sugar to 1 cup, and the butter to 1/2 cup. Perfect dark chocolatey flavour!! BUT, they did turn out a little dry, perhaps due to 1/4c of missing butter 🙂 What do you think of replacing that 1/4 cup of butter with 1/4 cup hot coffee? Would that add moistness and more flavour without changing the brownie texture? Thanks again for the fab recipe and the amazing photos!
hello! want to ask if i can use hershey’s special dark cocoa for this? i really want to bake it but i’m not sure if the cocoa i have will be okay for it. do i have to adjust the recipe if i use the cocoa i have? thanks so much!
I used to make this one with fruit instead of marshmallows and it was also very good, the fruit made it fresh somehow. Now I’m going to try this idea, yours looks really delicious.
Just finished making these, and let me tell you…nuummy! This recipe is a keeper.
I need something to make for the premiere of LOST… I think I’ll make these.
Your brownies sound amazing. Love the mise en place picture!
OMG ~ Droooolllll!!! I bet these are awesome alone but even better with vanilla bean ice cream 😀
I love brownies! These look like heaven =D.
Haha.. you posted this 2 days ago…. I guess it is perfect timing that I just read your post! lol. I need a nap.
PERFECT TIMING!! I was just going into the kitchen to start prepping dinner while my baby naps. We are having friends over and I was going to make PW’s apple dumplings for dessert. They are great but I’ve made them for these friends before. Can’t wait to go make these instead!! 🙂 Thanks a bunch for sharing! You rock (as always)!
OH GOD. Sorry, I’ve gotta go. Right now. Into the kitchen to make these. I don’t care that it’s dinnertime for the family. Some cravings are instantaneous and cannot be denied! Thanks for another great-looking recipe.
Made these yesterday….MMMmmmm delish!
mmm these brownies look so fudgey, gooey, and obscenely delicious, it’s shouldn’t be right.
I actually drooled a little looking at that first picture. These brownies are definitely going on my “to bake” list!
wow my kid will love this one its amazing
These look absolutely amazing! And I agree with Chris…give me some vanilla ice cream with these and I could eat the entire pan.
Holy cow, give me some vanilla ice cream and one of those brownies right now!!! That looks so perfect and decadent. Great job.
These look utterly sinful. I make a brownie recipe with marshmallows inside and it is truly amazing.
Yay my pioneer woman cookbook came today! Thank you so much for having that contest. Also I made your gluten-free bittersweet chocolate cookies for my aunt as a Christmas present and she loved them. Keep up with the good recipes!
Mmmm…brownies. Nothing beats a good brownie. Fantastic.
I will be trying these soon…without question. Photos are sooo good.
Love to see you’ve got a little helper!
Amazing! I need these and I mean now!
I love the mis en place picture at the beginning. I’m never that organized! And I love when your kids are helping. I’ve just started getting my 18 month old daughter involved in the kitchen and it’s heaven. These look delicious. This weekend, maybe?
Oh. My. Gosh. I LOVE how you set this up… its more like beautiful food art then something I need to eat. Um. Never mind. This is totally something I need to go eat. 🙂 GREAT RECIPE!
Blessings-
Amanda
Top down view definitely makes it look like a ‘rocky road’ 🙂 They look delish ….. can’t wait for my toddler to help me in the kitchen!