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rocky road fudge

Easy Rocky Road Fudge

5 from 1 vote
A rich, dense chocolate fudge packed with soft marshmallows and crunchy roasted nuts. This quick method uses sweetened condensed milk for a perfect texture every single time without needing a candy thermometer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Use high-quality chips for smooth melting
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk Do not use evaporated milk
  • 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows Keep them fresh for maximum fluffiness
  • 1 cup dry roasted peanuts or almonds Roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional but recommended

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 inch baking pan For shaping the candy
  • 1 Microwave-safe bowl For melting chocolate
  • 1 Rubber spatula For folding ingredients
  • 1 Parchment paper For easy removal

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang to lift the fudge later.
    lining a baking pan with parchment paper
  2. Microwave the chocolate chips and condensed milk in a large bowl in thirty-second intervals, stirring until completely smooth.
    stirring melted chocolate and condensed milk
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract immediately while the chocolate mixture is still warm and glossy.
  4. Fold in the mini marshmallows and roasted nuts quickly until they are evenly coated in chocolate.
    folding marshmallows and peanuts into chocolate
  5. Spread the heavy mixture evenly into the prepared pan, pressing it firmly into the corners.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before lifting the slab out and slicing it into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 50gCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 75mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store covered in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Cut the squares using a knife dipped in hot water for the cleanest edges.

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