This decadent rocky road fudge is a holiday tradition in our family that's loaded with the perfect combination of chocolate, marshmallows, and peanuts.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Chill Time3 hourshrs
Total Time3 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Rocky Road Fudge Recipe
Servings: 16
Calories: 384kcal
Ingredients
3cupssemi-sweet chocolate chips
14ouncessweetened condensed milk
4tablespoonsbutter,cubed
1cupsalted peanuts,plus a few extra for the top
1teaspoonvanilla
3cupsmini marshmallows,plus a few extra for the top
Instructions
Line a 9x13 dish with foil. Spray with nonstick spray.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Over medium heat melt the chip mixture stirring constantly until the chips are melted.
Remove from heat and stir in the peanuts and vanilla.
Place the marshmallows in a large bowl.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the marshmallows and mix well. If you don’t want some of the marshmallows to melt and swirl then wait just a few minutes to let the chocolate cool before pouring over the marshmallows.
Spread into the prepared pan.
Sprinkle the top with additional peanuts and marshmallows.
Place in refrigerator to chill until firm, 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
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Notes
You could use an 8×8 square baking pan as well for thicker fudge.
You can skip the stovetop and melt the chocolate in a large, microwave-safe bowl as well if you’d like.
If you don’t want some of the marshmallows to melt, then wait just a few minutes to let the chocolate cool before pouring it over the marshmallows.