This Easy Rocky Road Fudge is made in just minutes and is loaded with chocolate, marshmallows and chopped nuts. Once you make this delicious microwave fudge, you’ll never use another recipe or method again. This one is a keeper and perfect for Holiday gifts!
The Best Rocky Road Fudge Recipe
Rocky Road Fudge has everything that we all adore in the classic ice cream flavor mixed into a rich chocolate fudge. This is loved by kids and adults and also makes a fantastic Holiday gift.
You just can’t get any easier than this fudge recipe. There are lots of traditional old-fashioned fudge recipes that require a longer cooking time and include candy thermometers, etc… This recipe avoids all of that! Just a glass bowl, 5-ingredients and a pan is all you need for this delicious fudge.
If you adore rocky road like we do, also try our Rocky Road Cookies and Rocky Road Ice Cream.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Chocolate chips – we prefer semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract – pure vanilla extract is best.
- Mini marshmallows – and brand.
- Chopped nuts – (optional)
You can use any type of nut for this fudge recipe. Almonds, peanuts, walnuts or pecans are a good choice.
How To Make Rocky Road Fudge
- Step 1: combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute, stir everything together until well combined and smooth.
- Step 2: add vanilla extract, chopped nuts and miniature marshmallows to the chocolate, then pour the chocolate mixture into a pan lined with aluminum foil (or parchment paper). Chill until firm, slice and enjoy!
Notes:
Pan Size: we have made this in a 9″x13″ and 8″x8″ pan and like it both ways. However, most people prefer a “thicker” fudge using the 8″x8″ pan.
Stovetop: If you don’t have a microwave or prefer not to use one, it’s easy to make this recipe on the stove. You can use a double boiler to melt the chocolate and condensed milk together, continually stirring. Proceed with the directions above.
Storing Rocky Road Fudge
This fudge recipe will store perfectly in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for two months. We freeze fudge a lot for the moments you have unexpected company and you need a quick treat to serve. Store the fudge squares in an airtight container layering with parchment paper so they don’t stick together.
We love to make big batches of this fudge and package it up into cans or boxes for Holiday gifts. Everyone just loves it!
Here are some other delicious fudge recipes you will also love: Fantasy Fudge, Tiger Butter Fudge, Candied Pecan Fudge, Candy Cane Oreo Fudge, 2-ingredient Fudge and Eggnog Fudge.
More Holiday Candy Recipes
- Chocolate Coconut Balls
- Rolo Pretzel Turtles
- Easy Crockpot Candy
- Christmas Peppermint Patties
- Peanut Butter Balls
- Potato Candy Recipe
- Best Rum Balls
Rocky Road Fudge
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped nuts peanuts, pecans, almonds or walnuts
Instructions
- Line an 9"x13" or a 8"x8" (for thicker fudge) pan with foil; coat with cooking spray.
- Place the chocolate chips and condensed milk in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute on High power then stir. If the morsels aren't fully melted and blended, continue microwaving in 15 second intervals. Add in the vanilla extract and stir until smooth. Now add the mini marshmallows and nuts, gently stir to combine.
- Press the fudge into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Use the foil to lift the fudge out of the pan and cut into bite sized pieces, then serve.
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48 comments on “Rocky Road Fudge”
Made this about six years ago glad to make it again
Do I need to keep in the refrigerator or can I leave it out in a sealed container?
Hi Jo. These will be fine at room temperature in an airtight container for a few days. Any longer than that and I would put in the fridge.
Great recipe, very easy but sooo delicious!
Thanks Glenda!
Needs cherries the ones you buy used to have them
I made this very easy fudge recipe and now will be my only candy this Christmas. Thank you, I love candy to much so I have to limit myself. lol
Thanks Elaine!
I would love to make (sounds incredible) this but I am allergic to nuts. Do you know if the recipe would turn out if I substituted Rice Krispies in place of the nuts?
Hi Nanci. Yes, you could omit the nuts from this fudge recipe with good results or you could add the Rice Krispies if you are looking to add some crunch.
I make the same recipe but use 1 cup of semi sweet chipits and 1 cup of butterscotch chipits. Always put it in a 8 x8 pan.
This looks wonderful and easy. This is my sister’s favorite candy, but can’t find it here in N.C. I will be glad to make this for her. I hope to get some too.
Made for an event woth GirlScput leaders. Used double strength vanilla. Setting now, but tasting remnants of bowl is fantastic!
Love your recipies! This fudge is fantastic and so easy to make.