Description
These Rocky Road Brownies are the ultimate indulgent dessert, packed with gooey marshmallows, crunchy nuts, rich chocolate chips, and a fudgy cocoa base. This easy rocky road brownies recipe is perfect for potlucks, parties, or cozy nights in. Learn how to make classic homemade brownies with a marshmallow and nut topping, ideal for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1⁄2 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
3⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 1⁄2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease it for easy brownie removal.
2. Melt the butter and whisk it with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Fold gently until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
6. Remove from oven and immediately top with marshmallows, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips.
7. Broil for 1–2 minutes, just until marshmallows are golden and puffed. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
8. Cool completely before slicing into squares to ensure clean cuts and set toppings.
Notes
These brownies are best sliced when fully cooled to avoid a messy top.
Swap in almonds or hazelnuts for a twist on the classic nut mix.
Don’t skip the broil—it’s what gives the marshmallows that irresistible golden finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg