Rocky Road Brownies

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If you’re craving something rich, gooey, and just a little over the top, these Rocky Road Brownies deliver. They’ve got everything you love about a classic brownie – fudgy center, crackly top – plus a thick layer of toasted marshmallows, crunchy peanuts, and a silky chocolate drizzle.

Every bite hits that sweet spot (literally): melty chocolate, chewy marshmallow, and salty crunch. They’re perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or whenever you want to make a brownie that feels like a full-blown dessert event.

Ingredients

For this scratch-made brownie recipe, you need the following ingredients:

•  1 cup sugar
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 2 large eggs at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup chocolate chips

How To Make Rocky Road Brownies

1. Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Prepare an 8-inch square baker by lining it with parchment paper.
2. Combine the dry ingredients (salt, sugar, cocoa powder, and flour) in a large bowl. (Don’t you just love it when you only need 1 bowl to make a batch of brownies?!)
3. Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.

1. Fold chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
2. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake the brownies for 30 minutes, or until the center is firm and no longer jiggles.

1. Remove the brownies from the oven.
2. You want to top the brownies while they are still warm with a layer of marshmallows. Sprinkle the top with nuts and chocolate chips. Return the brownies to the oven and bake for 2-3 minutes, or until the marshmallows start to lightly toast. Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool.

Homemade Chocolate Drizzle

For the chocolate drizzle, combine ¼ cup of melted butter, ¾ cup of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon milk and mix until it is smooth. Drizzle over cooled brownies.

These brownies will satisfy your craving for something both salty and sweet.

If you love rich, chocolatey desserts, be sure to check out my Dulce de Leche Brownies for another decadent treat, Chocolate Chip Waffles for a fun twist on breakfast, and Mocha Coffee Cupcakes if you want a little caffeine kick with your chocolate fix.

Tips for Perfect Rocky Road Brownies

• Don’t overbake: Brownies should be set but still soft in the center – they’ll firm up as they cool.
• Let them cool before drizzling: Otherwise, the chocolate drizzle will melt into the marshmallows instead of staying pretty on top.
• Swap your nuts: Not a fan of peanuts? Try walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
• Shortcut alert: Use your favorite boxed brownie mix as the base and skip straight to the toppings.

Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze individual squares between layers of parchment paper for up to 2 months.

Variations

• Extra Fudgy: Stir in a tablespoon of espresso powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
• Rocky Road Sundaes: Warm up a brownie and top with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge.
• Nut-Free Version: Omit the peanuts and use mini chocolate chips or crushed pretzels for texture.

Save this recipe for later: print out the 2-page recipe below so that you can whip up a batch when you are ready and pin it to your Pinterest boards. I am betting that you will enjoy this sweet recipe better than the 26-page brownie recipe that the Pentagon holds dearly.

Final Bite

What’s your favorite brownie topping – marshmallows, caramel, or something wild? Tell me in the comments below! And if you make these Rocky Road Brownies, snap a picture and tag @SouthernKissed – I’d love to see your version.