Rocky Road Fudge
This decadent rocky road fudge is a holiday tradition in our family that's loaded with the perfect combination of chocolate, marshmallows, and peanuts.
Servings: 36 pieces
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, Ghirardelli brand used
- 14- ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (cut into cubes)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups mini marshmallows, plus additional for the top
- 1 cup salted peanuts, plus additional for the top
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 straight-sided metal pan with parchment paper. Allow enough parchment to overhang the sides of the pan for easy removal.
- Stir together the semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, stir, and heat again in 30 second increments (stirring between each) until the chocolate is fully melted. Stir until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- If the chocolate is very warm, allow it to cool for 1-2 minutes before folding in the mini marshmallows and salted peanuts. The mixture should be warm enough to spread, but not hot to the touch. If the chocolate is too warm, it will melt the marshmallows.
- Spread the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth with a small offset spatula. Press in some additional mini marshmallows and salted peanuts to the top of the fudge for garnish if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or up to overnight, until fully chilled and firm.
- Lift the fudge out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper, remove the parchment then slice the fudge into 36 1-inch pieces.
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Notes
- Milk chocolate chips can be substituted for the semi-sweet chips. Be sure to use good quality chocolate chips for the best flavor and melting qualities.
- Peanuts are a classic choice for Rocky Road desserts, however, you can substitute salted cashews or almonds if desired.
- If you do not have a microwave oven, this can be made using a double-boiler method over medium heat on the stove top.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
