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Easy Rocky Road Brownies – Triple Chocolate Recipe

Whip together my decadent, triple chocolate Rocky Road Brownies recipe for a mouthwatering treat your family will ask for over and over again. You’ll all love this fudgy brownie topped with gooey marshmallows and rich chocolate with a cold glass of milk or the next day for an afternoon pick-me-up.

Making the Rocky Road Brownie Recipe is almost as easy as making a boxed brownie mix, but takes the flavor experience to a whole new level. I love a great brownie. If you’re like me, you can check out these soft Buttermilk Brownies, Oreo Brownies that are just a chocolate overload, or our popular Fudgy Brownies. They’re definitely drool-worthy for the chocolate lover.

Side view of a brownie bar topped with melted marshmallows, peanuts and drizzled chocolate.

You’re going to love this chocolate Rocky Road Brownie Recipe with rich cocoa powder. It’s a simple one-bowl recipe that’s quick and easy to put together.

Ingredients for the Rocky Road Brownie Recipe

Top down view of ingredients used to make brownies.

Brownie batter

  • Sugar. Granulated White sugar.
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. Measured and then sifted.
  • Unsalted Butter. Melted.
  • Large Eggs.
  • Vanilla extract. The link will take you to my favorite!
  • All-Purpose Flour. Spoon & level technique.
  • Salt. Eliminate this salt if you are using salted butter.
  • Chocolate chips. Dark chocolate chips for this step.

Rocky Road Brownies Topping

Topping ingredients used for rocky road brownies.
  • Mini Marshmallows. You’ll need about 1/2 of a ten ounce bag.
  • Peanuts. Or your favorite crunchy nut. Chopped.
  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips. You can use a blend of types!
Miniature marshmallows, peanuts and chocolate chips on top of baked brownies.

Chocolate Drizzle

  • Butter. Melted and slightly cooled.
  • Powdered Sugar.
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder.
  • Whipping Cream. You can substitute with half and half or milk.

How to Make Rocky Road Brownies

  1. Preheat the oven and line an 8×8 square baking pan with parchment paper. We also spray the paper with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  3. Then add the liquid ingredients.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes.
  1. Remove the brownies from the oven and top with the Rocky Road topping, Bake for 5 more minutes.
  2. Mix the chocolate drizzle ingredients together in a small bowl. Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the brownies using our tips below.
  3. Cut the brownies. Make sure to see our tips for cutting the brownies!

Variations on the Triple Chocolate Rocky Road Brownie Recipe

1. We use two kinds of chocolate chips in this recipe. You can use a mix or just your favorite one.

2. I’m obsessed with black cocoa but you can any unsweetened cocoa powder.

3. Almonds, peanuts, walnuts, or pecans can be used.

4. This recipe makes an 8×8 pan. Double the ingredients for a 9 x 13 pan.

FAQ

What is Rocky Road?

One of several stories is that Rocky Road was originated as a chocolate ice cream with nuts and marshmallows in 1929. The Company chose the name to give people something to smile about in the midst of the Great Depression. It was said to mimic the road that travelers took to reach the goldfields.

Can I make Rocky Road Brownies from a box mix?

Yes! You absolutely can use a boxed brownie mix, baked according to packaged instructions. Finish off with topping and drizzle.

How to apply the chocolate drizzle.

I used a piping bag with the tip cut off and then squeezed the drizzle over the brownies vertically and horizontally. You could also use a reclosable plastic bag with the corner snipped off or dip a fork into the chocolate drizzle and whip it horizontally and vertically across the top of the brownies.

How do you cut Rocky Road Brownies?

Brownies are easiest to cut when completely cooled. We recommend running a sharp knife through hot water and then wiping it dry. Make slices. Repeat running the knife through the hot water, drying it off, and making your cut.

Tips to Make the Best Rocky Road Brownies

1. Almonds, peanuts, walnuts, or pecans can be used as nuts. Lightly roasting them will add depth of flavor.

2. If in a rush use a boxed brownie mix, baked according to packaged instructions. Finish off with topping and drizzle.

3. Use your favorite chocolate chips for this recipe. I used a mixture of dark chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips when I made our Rocky Road Brownie Recipe, but milk chocolate chips or gluten-free chips, etc will also work.

Storing Leftover Brownies

If you have leftovers, you can keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days. I’ve never frozen these brownies. It never lasted that long!

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Side view of a cut bar of rocky road brownie pulled away for the uncut brownies.

Easy Rocky Road Brownies Recipe

Author: Julie Menghini
Whip together my decadent, triple chocolate Rocky Road Brownies for a mouthwatering treat your family will ask for over and over again.
5 from 8 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword: Brownie recipe, Rocky Road
Servings: 9

Ingredients
 
 

Brownie batter

  • 1 cup sugar
  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder -measured and then sifted
  • ½ cup butter (unsalted), melted
  • 2 eggs (large)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ all-purpose flour -spoon & level technique
  • ¼ tsp salt – eliminate if using salted butter
  • cup chocolate chips (dark)

Topping

  • 2 cups mini marshmallows or 1/2 of a 10oz bag
  • ½ cup peanuts (or your favorite nut chopped)
  • ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Drizzle

  • ¼ cup butter – melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp whipping cream (can substitute with half and half or milk)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and then spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl mix salt, sugar, cocoa powder, and flour until combined.
  • Add in melted butter, eggs, and vanilla, beating until smooth.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and then spread evenly in the prepared 8×8 pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes
  • Cover the top with mini marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate chips.
  • Bake 4 to 6 minutes to toast the marshmallows.
  • In a small bowl mix all ingredients for the drizzle together. Drizzle over warm brownies.
  • Let cool before cutting.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 3gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 567IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.

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Recipe Rating




Michaela Kenkel

Tuesday 26th of October 2021

I made this recipe for bunco last night and they FLIPPED! So lush! Will make it again!

Julie Menghini

Wednesday 27th of October 2021

What a great idea! Thank you, Michaela!

Kathleen Pope

Tuesday 26th of October 2021

These were so YUM! Gooey, sticky and perfectly chocolate-y! Thanks for the great tips, especially on cutting! Mine came out beautifully!

Min

Tuesday 26th of October 2021

Made this for a party and everyone loved it! I was hoping for leftovers but there was none...that's really the only complaint I have! ;)

Radha

Wednesday 20th of October 2021

These decadent brownies are my favorite! Thanks for the recipe.

Julie Menghini

Saturday 23rd of October 2021

Thank you, Radha!

Natalie

Wednesday 20th of October 2021

My son will love these brownies. They look amazing. Decadent and delicious. Can't wait to start baking. Yum!

Julie Menghini

Saturday 23rd of October 2021

Thank you, Natalie! We loved them too!

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