Easy Rocky Road Fudge

Looking for the easiest fudge recipe ever? This Easy Rocky Road Fudge is your answer! Every bite of this soft chocolate fudge is filled with chunky nuts and bits of marshmallow.

Make some Rocky Road Fudge along with a batch of Eggnog Fudge to complete your holiday treat trays! Or whip up some easy chocolate fudge with no mix-ins!

Rocky road fudge in a white bowl.


Why this Recipe is Best

Making fudge at home doesn’t have to be difficult. With just a few ingredients and tips for how to make chocolate fudge, you are only steps away from a decadent dessert.

I have so many easy candy recipes on this site. But this one is EXTRA easy because you don’t even have to fire up the stove. If you have a microwave and a mixing bowl, you can make Rocky Road Fudge.

  • No candy thermometer needed!
  • Two kinds of chocolate for amazing flavor.
  • Made in the microwave. No stove top cooking required!

Love chocolate and marshmallow? Try our marshmallow brownies next. Thick and fudgy with a layer of gooey marshmallows and chocolate frosting. Or give our mississippi mud cake recipe a try next.

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients needed to make rocky road fudge.
  • Chocolate Chips – I use both semi-sweet morsels and milk chocolate morsels. This combination creates a bold chocolate flavor with perfect sweetness.
  • Peanut Butter – This gives the chocolate fudge a slightly nutty flavor and gives the fudge a soft consistency as it sets. Use a regular PB, not one that needs to be refrigeratred.
  • Nuts – Peanuts and almonds are both delicious in Rocky Road Fudge. Use what you have on hand! A combination of both kinds of nuts would be tasty too.
  • Mini marshmallows – Rocky Road isn’t complete without marshmallows! Miniature ones are best. Or use full sized marshmallows cut into bite sized pieces.

Easy Instructions

Step by step photos showing how to make rocky road fudge.

Prepare the pan: Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Pour 1 cup of the marshmallows into bottom of dish.

Melt chocolate: In a large microwave safe bowl, combine semi sweet and milk chocolate with peanut butter. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each one, until fully melted. Continue stirring until smooth. Mine took about 60 seconds total in the microwave.

Add mix-ins: Fold in your remaining mini marshmallows and peanuts.

Set: Pour chocolate mixture over marshmallows in baking dish. Refrigerate for several hours or until firm. Cut into bite sized pieces and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

  • Store Rocky Road Fudge in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Keep the fudge freshest by slicing “as you go.” (Only cut as many squares of fudge as you’ll be serving or eating at one time.)
  • If you prefer a darker chocolate flavor, use more semi-sweet morsels instead of milk chocolate.
Rocky road fudge cut into strips.

Recipe FAQs

  • I don’t have a microwave, can Rocky Road Fudge be made on the stove top?
  • Yes! I would use a double boiler to melt the chocolate (or a glass bowl over a pot of simmering/boiling water). Melt your chocolate and peanut butter together, until smooth.

  • We’re allergic to peanuts. Are there substitutions?
  • You can substitute Biscoff for the peanut butter in this recipe. Skip the peanuts (or substitute with a tree nut, like almonds, if you are not allergic
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  • Can Rocky Road Fudge be frozen?
  • Definitely! Wrap the fudge tightly in plastic wrap or wax paper. Then wrap in foil and place in an airtight container or freezer safe ziploc bag. You can store for 3 months in the freezer. When ready to use, thaw at room temperature, still wrapped.
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    Rocky Road Fudge

    4.75 from 31 votes
    By: Aimee
    Looking for the easiest fudge recipe ever? This Easy Rocky Road Fudge is your answer! Every bite of this soft chocolate fudge is filled with chunky nuts and bits of marshmallow.
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes
    Additional Time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 7 minutes
    Servings: 48 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 2 ½ cups miniature marshmallows divided
    • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
    • 11 ½ ounces milk chocolate chips
    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 ½ cups peanuts or almonds
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    Instructions 

    • Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Pour 1 cup marshmallows into bottom of dish.
    • In a large microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolates and peanut butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir and add an additional 30 seconds. Continue stirring until smooth (you may need to microwave an additional 30-60 seconds).
    • Fold in remaining 1 1/2 cup mini marshmallows and peanuts.
    • Pour chocolate mixture over marshmallows in baking dish. Refrigerate until firm, several hours. Cut into bite sized pieces and enjoy.

    Notes

  • Store Rocky Road Fudge in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Keep the fudge freshest by slicing "as you go." (Only cut as many squares of fudge as you'll be serving or eating at one time.)
  • If you prefer a darker chocolate flavor, use more semi-sweet morsels instead of milk chocolate.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 40mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g
    Course: Candy
    Cuisine: American
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    Perfectly sweet, soft and nutty Easy Rocky Road Fudge is an irresistible treat! No candy thermometer or stove required.



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    Posted on December 21, 2021

    Comments & Reviews

    1. 5 stars
      Thank you so much for sharing this amazing rocky road fudge recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

    2. 5 stars
      Wow! My favorite ice cream is Rocky Road, so when I saw this I knew I had to try it. I’m so glad I did! Incredible!! Thank you!

      1. This isn’t my recipe but if you omit the peanut butter it’ll just be chocolate bars and will be too hard. If you have an allergy try subbing another nut butter or sun butter if it’s all nuts your allergic to.

      2. I made these last year and when omitting the peanut butter I would add condensed coconut milk OR just add oat milk. It helped it stay on the softer side and not be a giant chunk of a chocolate bar.

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