Description
Delight in these fudgy Rocky Road Brownies, a perfect balance of rich chocolate, crunchy cashews, and gooey marshmallows. This easy-to-make recipe creates decadent brownies with a luscious texture and a delightful twist of rocky road toppings baked right on top for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- ½ cup (113g) butter, melted then cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- ½ cup (64g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Toppings
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped cashews
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the ideal temperature for baking the brownies evenly.
- Melt the butter: Melt ½ cup of butter and allow it to cool slightly so it doesn’t cook the eggs when mixed.
- Beat the eggs and vanilla: In a medium bowl, beat 2 large room temperature eggs together with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- Add dry ingredients to the eggs: Gently stir in 1 cup sugar, ⅓ cup sifted cocoa powder, ½ cup flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon baking powder until just combined.
- Incorporate the melted butter: Pour the cooled melted butter into the brownie mixture, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Pour into pan: Spread the batter evenly in a prepared 8-inch square baking pan lined or greased for non-stick.
- Initial bake: Bake for 18 to 22 minutes; the brownies will be slightly underbaked for the next step.
- Add toppings: Remove the brownies from the oven and evenly sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips, 1 cup mini marshmallows, and ½ cup chopped cashews over the surface.
- Final bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the chocolate chips look shiny and the marshmallows have puffed up.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs help create a smooth batter.
- Do not overbake the initial brownie layer; it should be slightly underdone when adding toppings.
- Use semi-sweet chocolate chips for balanced sweetness or milk chocolate for a creamier taste.
- Chopped cashews can be substituted with walnuts or almonds.
- Let brownies cool slightly before cutting to allow toppings to set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
