Grown Up Rocky Road Brownies

Elevate your dessert game with these indulgent Grown Up Rocky Road Brownies—a sophisticated twist on a nostalgic favorite! Rich and fudgy cocoa brownies form the base, infused with decadent dark chocolate, aromatic espresso powder, and a perfect balance of granulated and brown sugars for depth and sweetness. As they bake to gooey perfection, a delightful rocky road topping of golden-toasted mini marshmallows, crunchy roasted almonds, buttery pecans, and melty dark chocolate chips is added for irresistible texture and flavor. Ideal for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or as a decadent treat for yourself, these brownies offer a luxurious blend of bold flavors and textures in every bite. Perfectly portioned into 12 servings, they’re a show-stopping dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 200 grams Dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 3 pieces Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Espresso powder
• 0.75 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups Mini marshmallows
• 0.75 cup Roasted almonds, chopped
• 0.75 cup Pecans, chopped
• 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

Melt the butter and chopped dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method). Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture until well incorporated.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and espresso powder.

Step 5

Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until the brownies are just set in the center but still fudgy.

Step 7

Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the mini marshmallows, chopped almonds, pecans, and dark chocolate chips evenly over the top.

Step 8

Place the pan back in the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and puffed.

Step 9

Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before using the parchment overhang to lift them out onto a cutting board.

Step 10

Slice into 12 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1289 grams (1289.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5767

Total Fat 346.40g	444%
Saturated Fat 142.80g	714%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 806mg	269%
Sodium 1535mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 662.50g	241%
Dietary Fiber 71.90g	257%
Total Sugars 448.40g
Protein 90.70g	181%

Vitamin D 120IU	600%
Calcium 789mg	61%
Iron 54mg	302%
Potassium 4383mg	93%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 43.2%