Rocky road fudge is loaded with real marshmallows, nuts and no sweetened condensed milk, just like grandma made. Family and friends will be asking for it again and again.

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You have to admit, fudge is a pretty versatile treat. They are many ways to make it, and there are tons of variations.

I started making fudge a few years after my husband and I were married.

My other-in-law had this easy peanut butter fudge recipe that was his absolute favorite, and still is.

I make it for him on special occasions, like his birthday and holidays.

I didn’t really have a favorite fudge, I mean, chocolate is ok, but seemed a little over powering to me.

Until now. I can’t seem to get enough of this rocky road fudge, with all of the almonds and marshmallows.

You could easily substitute walnuts for the almonds, but, where I come from, rocky road is all about the almonds.

While we’re at it, for goodness sakes, please don’t use marshmallow creme. Only mini marshmallows will do here.

Let’s make some fudge, shall we?

Rocky Road Fudge

First, combine sugar, milk and salt in a heavy saucepan. Heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved, and then let it boil for 2 min (220º).

Second, stir in chocolate and vanilla until meted.

Next, pour over nuts.

Then, add marshmallows and top with remaining chocolate.

Finally, top with extra marshmallows and nuts before putting in the refrigerator to set. You may find this is actually the hardest step, because you have to wait!

Once your fudge is set, lift it out of the pan and cut in as big or small pieces as you like. There are no rules here.

Are you nervous about making fudge that requires a little work? You don’t need to be, trust me.

All you really need is a good candy thermometer that you can easily read, and be sure not to leave the saucepan unattended.

You now have a drool-worthy dessert anyone would love.

Rocky Road Fudge Recipe

Rocky Road Fudge Recipe

Rocky road fudge is loaded with real marshmallows, nuts and no sweetened condensed milk, just like grandma made. Family and friends will be asking for it again and again.

2 hrPrep Time

15 minCook Time

2 hr, 15 Total Time

Author:

Rachel Willis

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Ingredients

• 3/4 Cup chopped roasted almonds, plus more for top
• 2 Cups sugar
• 1 Cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (12-oz package) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 Cups mini marshmallows, plus more for top
• 8x8x2 pan
• Candy thermometer

Instructions

1. Butter the bottom and sides of pan, or line with parchment paper like I did
2. Spread chopped nuts over bottom over pan; set aside
3. In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, milk and salt
4. Attach candy thermometer to side
5. Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until sugar is melted
6. Bring to a rolling boil (220º) and boil for 2 minutes
7. Remove pan from heat and immediately stir in chocolate and vanilla
8. Mix until chocolate is melted
9. Pour 1/2 of chocolate mixture over almonds, spreading evenly
10. Top with mini marshmallows, pressing gently into fudge
11. Spread remaining chocolate mixture and top with more marshmallows and almonds, pressing into chocolate
12. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours
13. Remove from pan and cut into squares
14. Store in air tight container in refrigerator up to one week

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
• Calories 2328
% Daily Value*


• Total Fat: 79 g 121.54%
• Saturated Fat: 21 g 105%
• Cholesterol: 73 mg 24.33%
• Sodium: 1654 mg 68.92%
• Potassium: 879 mg 25.11%
• Total Carbohydrate: 437 g %
• Sugar: 396 g
• Protein: 38 g
• Vitamin A: 20%
• Calcium: 911 mg 91.1%
• Iron: 5 mg 27.78%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.




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