Easy Rocky Road Fudge (Printable)

Creamy chocolate fudge studded with marshmallows, nuts, and extra chocolate chips. Ready in minutes with minimal prep.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Base

01 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
02 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Mix-ins

04 - 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
05 - 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts or walnuts, roughly chopped
06 - ½ cup milk chocolate chips (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on opposite sides for easy removal later.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir constantly until completely melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
03 - Let chocolate mixture cool for 2–3 minutes to prevent marshmallows from melting completely. Gently fold in mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, and optional milk chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
04 - Pour mixture into prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and smooth the surface. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely firm.
05 - Lift fudge from pan using parchment paper overhang. Cut into 16 equal squares with a sharp knife and serve immediately, or store refrigerated in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This fudge comes together in under 15 minutes of active time but tastes like you spent hours perfecting it
  • The texture contrast between creamy fudge and the marshmallow nut mix ins makes every bite interesting
  • It keeps beautifully in the fridge, so you can make it days ahead and still serve something fresh tasting
02 -
  • Resist the urge to crank up the heat when melting the chocolate base. High heat causes chocolate to seize into a grainy, separated mess that will not fix itself.
  • Let the melted chocolate cool slightly before adding the marshmallows. Hot chocolate will melt them completely and you will lose those fluffy pockets of texture.
  • Store this fudge in the refrigerator, not room temperature. The condensed milk makes it soft and it will hold its shape much better when chilled.
03 -
  • Clean your knife with hot water between every few cuts for the sharpest, prettiest squares. Cold fudge can drag and leave messy edges.
  • Toast the nuts lightly in a dry pan before adding them to the fudge. The extra depth of flavor makes a noticeable difference in the final product.

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