Irresistible Rocky Road Brownie Recipe

July 1, 2015
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Who can resist a rich, chewy, chocolatey brownie? I’m excited to share a delightful twist on this beloved dessert: Rocky Road Brownies! This scrumptious recipe infuses the classic brownie with a refreshing summer s’mores vibe. Imagine fluffy marshmallows, silky chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers transforming your favorite treat into something truly decadent! Trust me, your taste buds are in for a treat!

Who can resist a rich, chewy, chocolatey brownie? I’m excited to share a delightful twist on this beloved dessert: Rocky Road Brownies! This scrumptious recipe infuses the classic brownie with a refreshing summer s'mores vibe. Imagine fluffy marshmallows, silky chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers transforming your favorite treat into something truly decadent! Trust me, your taste buds are in for a treat!

Rocky Road Brownie Recipe

Attention, brownie lovers! Who’s ready for a delicious twist on a classic? Introducing… **Rocky Road Brownies!**

Imagine sinking your teeth into rich, chewy brownies, then being blown away by a heavenly topping of gooey marshmallows, chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers! It’s like summer s’mores got together with our favorite dessert for an epic flavor party!

Get ready to elevate your brownie game from seriously delicious to **OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD decadent!** Trust us, you won’t want to miss this tasty upgrade. Who’s excited to give these a try?!

All you need to whip up a pan of these yummy brownies are a few common ingredients: unsweetened cocoa powder butter sugar eggs vanilla extract all pupose flour nuts optional salt milk chocolate chips walnuts mini marshmallows mini golden grahams cereal powdered sugar

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All you need to whip up a pan of these yummy brownies are a few common ingredients:

  • unsweetened cocoa powder
  • butter
  • sugar
  • eggs
  • vanilla extract
  • all pupose flour
  • nuts optional
  • salt
  • milk chocolate chips
  • walnuts
  • mini marshmallows
  • mini golden grahams cereal
  • powdered sugar

First, preheat your oven to 325°F. Next, grab a 9x13" baking pan and give it a quick spray with non-stick cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder and melted butter until smooth. Then, add sugar, eggs, and a splash of vanilla extract, and mix everything together until well blended.

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First, preheat your oven to 325°F. Next, grab a 9×13″ baking pan and give it a quick spray with non-stick cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder and melted butter until smooth. Then, add sugar, eggs, and a splash of vanilla extract, and mix everything together until well blended.

Add flour, nuts, and a pinch of salt, then mix everything together until it's well combined.

Add flour, nuts, and a pinch of salt, then mix everything together until it’s well combined.

Pour the brownie batter into your prepared pan and pop it in the oven! Bake for 20-25 minutes for that perfect fudgy goodness.

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Pour the brownie batter into your prepared pan and pop it in the oven! Bake for 20-25 minutes for that perfect fudgy goodness.

Pull them out of the oven and generously sprinkle with chocolate chips, gooey marshmallows, and crunchy chopped nuts. Pop them back in the oven for about 3 minutes, or until the marshmallows puff up to double their size. Once they’re perfectly gooey, remove them from the oven and let them cool.

Pull them out of the oven and generously sprinkle with chocolate chips, gooey marshmallows, and crunchy chopped nuts.

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Sprinkle with Golden Graham cereal. Now pop them back in the oven for about 3 minutes, or until the marshmallows puff up to double their size. Once they’re perfectly gooey, remove them from the oven and let them cool.

Indulge your sweet tooth with this easy chocolate drizzle! Start by combining ¼ cup of melted butter, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 ½ teaspoons of cocoa powder. Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding a splash of milk or a bit more powdered sugar. Once you’ve achieved that perfect blend, drizzle it over your favorite dessert for a beautifully delicious finishing touch!

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this easy chocolate drizzle! Start by combining ¼ cup of melted butter, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 ½ teaspoons of cocoa powder. Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding a splash of milk or a bit more powdered sugar. Once you’ve achieved that perfect blend, drizzle it over your favorite dessert for a beautifully delicious finishing touch!

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It’s time to cut those brownies and pop them out of the pan! Just look at how delicious they turned out. YUM!
 

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This recipe yields 16 perfectly sized brownies that are not only irresistibly fudgy but also topped with a delightful crunchy sweetness. Each bite is a heavenly blend of textures that elevate this classic treat to a whole new level!

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Rocky road brownies are the ultimate treat for anyone with a sweet tooth! The rich, fudgy chocolate base is perfectly complemented by crunchy walnuts and fluffy marshmallows, creating a delightful texture that makes every bite an adventure. The combination of creamy chocolate and soft, chewy marshmallows is simply heavenly! Plus, there’s something nostalgic about rocky road that takes us back to simpler days. Whether you enjoy them warm with a scoop of ice cream or straight from the pan, these brownies are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

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If you have any left, store them covered for up to a week. Ours didn’t last the day!

 

Get ready to indulge in Rocky Road Brownies, a decadent twist on classic brownies topped with marshmallows, chocolate, and grahams for a delicious s'mores experience!

Irresistible Rocky Road Brownie Recipe

Beth Gorden
Who can resist a rich, chewy, chocolatey brownie? I’m excited to share a delightful twist on this beloved dessert: Rocky Road Brownies! This scrumptious recipe infuses the classic brownie with a refreshing summer s’mores vibe. Imagine fluffy marshmallows, silky chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers transforming your favorite treat into something truly decadent! Trust me, your taste buds are in for a treat!
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Course bars, brownies, Dessert, dessert recipe, Snack, snacks
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Servings 12 brownies

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base

  • 8 Tablespoons unsweetend cocoa powder
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped nuts walnut or pecan
  • pinch salt

Rocky Road Topping

  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 10 oz mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1+ cup mini golden graham cereal

Chocolate Drizzle

  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • First, preheat your oven to 325°F. Next, grab a 9×13″ baking pan and give it a quick spray with non-stick cooking spray. 
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder and melted butter until smooth. Then, add sugar, eggs, and a splash of vanilla extract, and mix everything together until well blended
  • Add flour, nuts, and a pinch of salt, then mix everything together until it’s well combined
  • Spread the brownie batter into your prepared pan and pop it in the oven! Bake for 20-25 minutes for that perfect fudgy goodness
  • Pull them out of the oven and generously sprinkle with chocolate chips, marshmallows, chopped nuts,and golden graham cereal. Pop them back in the oven for about 3 minutes, or until the marshmallows puff up to double their size. Remove them from the oven and let them cool.
  • Make the drizzle by combining the melted butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding a splash of milk or a bit more powdered sugar. Drizzle it over the brownies for the perfect finishing touch.
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    Get ready to treat yourself to our mouthwatering Rocky Road Brownies! These rich, fudgy squares are an irresistible twist on the classic brownie you know and love—topped with marshmallows, gooey chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers for that perfect s'mores vibe! Who's ready to dig in?

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    Get ready to treat yourself to our mouthwatering Rocky Road Brownies! These rich, fudgy squares are an irresistible twist on the classic brownie you know and love—topped with marshmallows, gooey chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers for that perfect s’mores vibe! Who’s ready to dig in?

    Beth Gorden is the creative multi-tasking creator of 123 Homeschool 4 Me. As a busy homeschooling mother of six, she strives to create hands-on learning activities and worksheets that kids will love to make learning FUN! With over 20 years educating children, she has created over 1 million pages of printables to help teach kids alphabet, math, science, English grammar, history, and so much more! Beth is also the creator of 2 additional sites with even more educational activities and FREE printables - www.kindergartenworksheetsandgames.com and www.preschoolplayandlearn.com. Beth studied at the University of Northwestern where she got a double major to make her effective at teaching children while making education FUN!

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    2. 5 stars
      These were insantely good! Loved the topping and the great texture it created

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    3. 5 stars
      I have never been a big brownie fan, but these were more like summer bars. They were absolutely delicious! I will make them again soon.

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    4. 5 stars
      Fabulous! Thanks for sharing

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    5. 5 stars
      I always pop back to see the recipe right from your site and wanted to say I love the updated pictures. Yours look a little prettier than mine, but they all taste AMAZING!

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    6. Grandma Dot says:

      5 stars
      I didn’t know you had recipes! I’m so glad I found this delicious treasure trove – I’m eager to see what other things you have

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    7. 5 stars
      That topping is so good – I could eat it by the spoonful. It reminded me of summer smores in a pan

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