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Rocky Road Fudge

American · Dessert · Easy

Rocky Road Fudge

Total
4 hr 20 min
Prep
4 hr 15 min
Serves
24
Calories
220
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Chocolate and peanut butter set into thick squares packed with soft marshmallows and roasted peanuts, with no candy thermometer needed.

Melted chocolate supplies the structure in rocky road fudge, while peanut butter keeps the bite softer than a plain chocolate bar. Marshmallows and peanuts go in after the mixture cools slightly so their textures stay distinct.

Use regular creamy peanut butter rather than an oily separated jar. Line the pan with a generous parchment overhang; the chilled slab lifts out cleanly for neat, small squares.

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Method

  1. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides. Scatter 1/2 cup mini marshmallows across the bottom.

  2. Put the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir over low heat for until melted and smooth, keeping the bowl above the water.

  3. Remove the bowl from the heat, stir in vanilla extract and cool for until warm rather than hot. Reserve 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, then fold the rest into the chocolate with the remaining marshmallows.

  4. Spread into the prepared pan and scatter the reserved peanuts on top. Refrigerate for until firm. Lift out using the parchment and cut into 24 squares.

Forkue tips

  • Use a sharp knife warmed in hot water and wiped dry between cuts for cleaner edges.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate in an airtight container for 1 week, separating layers with parchment. Let squares stand briefly at room temperature before serving so the chocolate softens slightly.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

220Calories
5gProtein
24gCarbs
13gFat

Rocky Road Fudge: FAQ

Can I use milk chocolate?

Yes, but the squares will be sweeter and softer. Keep them chilled until shortly before serving, especially in a warm kitchen.

Is this vegetarian?

Standard marshmallows commonly contain gelatin. Choose gelatin-free marshmallows if you need a vegetarian version, and check the other package labels too.

How do I store and reheat Rocky Road Fudge?

Refrigerate in an airtight container for 1 week, separating layers with parchment. Let squares stand briefly at room temperature before serving so the chocolate softens slightly.

How long does Rocky Road Fudge take?

About 4 hr 20 min in total: 4 hr 15 min prep and 5 min cooking.

What do I need to make Rocky Road Fudge?

The key ingredients are semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, mini marshmallows, roasted peanuts and vanilla extract, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Rocky Road Fudge?

Use a sharp knife warmed in hot water and wiped dry between cuts for cleaner edges.

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