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    Rocky Road Brownies

    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Rocky Road Brownies

    Published: Apr 4, 2023 · Modified: Apr 19, 2024 by Jessica · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

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    Our Rocky Road Brownies recipe is over the top delicious with the perfect brownie covered in a marshmallow layer and slathered with the best chocolate frosting and nuts. 

    Three rocky road brownies stacked on a small white plate.

    There is nothing quite like a phenomenal brownie. At least, not in my humble estimation. Also, I would argue that to qualify as an extraordinarily good brownie, one must have ample chocolate frosting.

    And nuts. Yes, definitely nuts. Then something to take it over the top. Would you like to know what drives these rocky road brownies to be a remarkable home run? Why it's the marshmallow layer... obviously.

    Chocolate brownies with chocolate frosting and chopped pecans on top.

    Rocky Road Brownies

    We really like our brownies around here. If you are new you will definitely want to look into our Texas Trash Brownies, our yummy Red Velvet Brownies or if it's pumpkin season these Pumpkin Swirl Brownies for sure. 

    You can also check out our entire dessert gallery for tons of other mouth watering homemade treat ideas. 

    Side view of the different layers in a rocky road brownie, brownie, marshmallows, frosting and nuts.

    Brownie Rocky Road

    Our rocky road brownies are made on a cookie sheet, which is code for "invite your friends over" or "get your stretchy pants on," because this recipe makes a bunch. 

    I love that I always have some leftover to share with friends. 

    Here is a simple pictorial, but scroll down for a full video if you are a visual person.

    Rocky Road Brownie Recipe

    Six photos in a collage showing detailed steps of how to make rocky road brownies.

    Top Left - Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Blend together melted butter and cocoa until smooth. Gradually add in flour and sugar. Add in eggs and vanilla and mix until just combined. Your batter will be thick.

    Top Right - Pour batter into a greased cookie sheet. You may need to use a spatula to get it flattened out to all the edges. Bake for 18-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

    Middle - Remove brownies from oven and quickly cover evenly with the entire back of mini marshmallows. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes.

    Bottom Left - Marshmallows should be soft and melty and kind of spread together. Do not spread with a spatula.

    Bottom Right - Let brownies cool completely while you make the frosting. Once cooled, frost directly over the top of the marshmallow layer and top with chopped pecans. 

    Bird's eye view of the corner of a cut pan of brownies with chopped pecans on top.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    HOW LONG TO LET BROWNIES COOL?

    Brownies should be allowed cool in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting them or removing them from the pan.

    HOW TO STORE BROWNIES:

    1. Let brownies cool completely.
    2. Cut them into individual squares, if desired.
    3. Store them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.
    4. Store them at room temperature for 2-4 days, in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for 2-3 months.

    HOW LONG DO BROWNIES LAST?

    Brownies stay fresh for 2-4 days at room temperature in an airtight container. To keep them fresh longer, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to a week.

    CAN YOU FREEZE BROWNIES?

    Yes, you can freeze brownies! They can last for 2-3 months if stored properly. Make sure to wrap them tightly with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn and freeze the brownies inside an airtight container or freezer bag.

    Are you an edge brownie person or a middle brownie person? I love the edges so much that I got this All Edge Brownie pan and it makes every brownie better.

    Three rocky road brownies stacked on a small white plate with pecans around it.

    MORE BROWNIE RECIPES

    • Red Velvet Brownies
    • Swirled Pumpkin Brownies
    • Texas Trash Brownies
    • PB Brownie Bites
    • Easy Recipe for Brownies
    • Buckeye Brownies
    • Chocolate Mint Brownies
    • Oatmeal Cookie Brownies

    If you make this recipe and enjoy it we'd love for you to leave us a positive comment and review, they mean so much to us!

    Three rocky road brownies stacked on a small white plate.

    Rocky Road Brownies

    Our Rocky Road Brownies recipe is over the top delicious with the perfect brownie covered in a marshmallow layer and slathered with the best chocolate frosting and nuts. 
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 30
    Calories: 355kcal
    Author: Pretty Providence

    Video

    Equipment

    • Cookie Sheet

    Ingredients

    For Brownies

    • 1 Cup Melted Butter
    • ½ Cup Cocoa
    • 2 Cups Flour
    • 2 Cups Sugar
    • 4 Eggs
    • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
    • 1 Cup Chopped Pecans
    • 1 Bag Mini Marshmallows

    For Frosting

    • ½ Cup Melted Butter
    • ½ Cup Milk
    • ½ Cup Cocoa
    • 5 Cups Powdered Sugar
    • ¼ Teaspoon Salt

    Instructions

    For the Brownies

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
    • Blend together melted butter and cocoa until smooth. Gradually add in flour and sugar.
    • Add in eggs and vanilla and mix until just combined. Your batter will be thick.
    • Pour batter into a greased cookie sheet. You may need to use a spatula to flatten batter evenly to all corners of the pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
    • Remove brownies from oven and quickly cover evenly with the entire back of mini marshmallows. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes, until marshmallows are soft and melty. Don't spread with a spatula.
    • Let brownies cool completely while you make the frosting.

    For the Frosting

    • Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
    • Spread frosting over cooled marshmallow layer, and cover with nuts. Enjoy!

    Notes

    We really like our brownies around here. If you are new you will definitely want to look into our Texas Trash Brownies, our yummy Red Velvet Brownies or if it's pumpkin season these Pumpkin Swirl Brownies for sure. 
    You can also check out our entire dessert gallery for tons of other mouth watering homemade treat ideas. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.2mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

    Happy eating friends, we hope you love this rocky road brownie recipe. 

    xo,

    This post was originally published May 9, 2016 and has been updated with better photos, video and more detailed information.

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    1. Jessica

      January 24, 2024 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      Super easy to make, and the result is amazing. Saving this in my favorites. I love brownies!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        January 25, 2024 at 3:08 pm

        So glad you liked them! Thanks Jessica

        Reply
    2. Sha

      January 24, 2024 at 4:07 am

      5 stars
      Every bite tastes like heaven! We can't miss this treat for the Valetine!

      Reply
    3. Bryce

      April 04, 2023 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      Love these

      Reply
    4. Terry

      April 04, 2023 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      These are fantabulous! Only problem is I want to eat the whole pan!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        April 04, 2023 at 3:55 pm

        Haha, we get it!

        Reply
    5. jess

      April 04, 2023 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      the marshmallow fluff in these brownies are amazing and I cannot thank you enough for sharing this amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        April 04, 2023 at 3:55 pm

        You are so welcome!

        Reply
    6. Anna

      April 04, 2023 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy. The brownie and frosting parts reminded me of sheet cake brownies from my childhood too. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        April 04, 2023 at 3:56 pm

        Yes, I can see that! Thanks Anna.

        Reply
    7. Luke

      April 04, 2023 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      These absolutely delicious marshmallow-filled brownies of goodness are TO DIE FOR. Thanks mom :)

      Reply
      • Jessica

        April 04, 2023 at 3:56 pm

        Haha, you're welcome sweetie :)

        Reply
    8. Pam

      April 04, 2023 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      These will for sure become a regular dessert for us! My whole family loved them! The glory center is to die for!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        April 04, 2023 at 2:22 pm

        I'm so glad! Thanks for coming back to comment :)

        Reply
    9. Melissa McArthur

      April 04, 2023 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      Sooo delicious, soft, and crunchy all the same time. These are a MUST BAKE

      Reply
      • Jessica

        April 04, 2023 at 1:47 pm

        So glad you liked them!

        Reply
    10. Kim

      April 04, 2023 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      These. Are. So. Good!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        April 04, 2023 at 1:48 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    11. Anna McNamara

      January 04, 2019 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      My mouth is literally watering. I love me some rocky road ice creams so I'm going to need to give these as shot. Pinning now!!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        January 04, 2019 at 7:37 pm

        Yay! You will love them! Thank you so much!

        Reply
    12. Jess

      May 09, 2016 at 2:02 pm

      Heaven! These sound like Heaven! YUMMY!

      I would LOVE to invite you to share this with my viewers at Cooking and Crafting with J & J: http://www.pluckys-secondthought.com/cooking-crafting-j-j-link-49-48-features/

      Also, you can share this with my Recipes, Crafts, Tips and Tricks Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

      Reply

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