The sweet fluff of mini marshmallows and the crunch of slivered almonds make these decadent Rocky Road Brownies a killer treat. You’ll find yourself coming back to the pan for just one more, more than once if you’re like me.
Rocky Road Brownies
I’m a huge fan of ice cream. Seriously. Any chance I get to play with an ice cream flavor in my baked goods, I’m all in. So, this kid-favorite recipe from The Weeknight Dessert Cookbook clearly needed to be made again.
These rocky road brownies are crazy rich. You’ll note that the recipe card shows there are 24 servings in an 8-inch pan. While the photos are of 12 larger brownies, I’ve found that a smaller slice is perfect for most people.
Marshmallow Brownies
If you’ve never tried making brownies with marshmallows before, you are missing out. There’s something so amazing about the way that marshmallows transform when baked in the oven.
They bloom into tiny pockets of gooey goodness that contrast beautifully with the dense texture of the brownie. And, the flavors are perfect for one another–chocolate is brooding, dark, and intense, while marshmallows bring a lighter, vanilla sweetness. It’s a match made in culinary heaven.
Rocky Road Brownie Recipe
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:
- eggs and butter
- chocolate chips
- vanilla
- light brown sugar
- flour and salt
- miniature marshmallows
Frosting Ingredients
- heavy cream
- chocolate chips
- powdered sugar
- cocoa powder, unsweetened
- sliced almonds
Start by preheating the oven to 325°F. Grease an 8-inch square pan with butter or line with parchment. Then, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add 1 cup chocolate chips to the butter and melt. Then, remove from the heat and stir in the sugar and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, then stir in the flour and salt until well combined.
Fold in 2 cups marshmallows and ¾ cup chocolate chips, then pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the remaining marshmallows.
Bake for 26-28 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out with wet crumbs. While the brownies are in the oven, microwave the cream in a medium glass bowl until simmering, about 60-90 seconds.
Add the chocolate to the cream and let it sit for 2 minutes. Then, whisk until the chocolate mixture is smooth and glossy. Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder and whisk again until completely smooth.
Remove the brownies from the oven and pour the frosting over the top. Sprinkle with almonds. Let cool completely before slicing.
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Rocky Road Brownies
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows plus ½ cup reserved
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Frosting Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds for topping
Instructions
Brownie Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease an 8-inch square pan with butter or line with parchment. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup chocolate chips and stir until melted. Remove from the heat. Add the sugar and vanilla, and stir until smooth.
- Whisk in the eggs. Add the flour and salt. Stir until well combined. Stir in 2 cups marshmallows and ¾ cup chocolate chips. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining marshmallows.
- Bake for 26-28 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out with wet crumbs.
Frosting Instructions
- While the brownies are in the oven, warm the cream in a medium-sized glass bowl in the microwave until simmering, about 60-90 seconds. Add the chocolate to the cream and let it sit for 2 minutes.
- Whisk to combine, until the chocolate mixture is smooth and glossy. Add the sugar and cocoa powder and whisk again until completely smooth.
- Remove the brownies from the oven and pour the frosting over the top. Sprinkle with almonds.
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