Rocky Road Bars Recipe

Name: Rocky Road Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 to 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts, pecans, or peanuts; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 egg, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup toated walnuts, pecans, or peanuts, coarsely chopped; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate; 2 ounces cream cheese; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 to 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts, pecans, or peanuts
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 egg, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup toated walnuts, pecans, or peanuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
2 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Lightly grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
3
To make the first layer: Place the butter and chocolate in a small pan and cook over the lowest possible heat until almost all the chocolate has melted.
4
Off heat, add the sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, nuts, and baking powder and mix well.
5
Press into the prepared pan and set aside.
6
To make the second layer: Place the cream cheese, sugar, flour, butter, egg, and vanilla in the bowl of a mixer fitter with a paddle and mix until smooth and fluffy.
7
Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the nuts, mix to combine, and spread over the first layer.
8
Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and transfer to the oven.
9
Bake until slightly golden on the edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.
10
Sprinkle the second layer with the marshmallows and return the pan to the oven until the marshmallows are just melted but not colored, about 3 minutes.
11
To make the frosting: Place the butter and chocolate in a small pan and cook over the lowest possible heat until almost all the chocolate has melted.
12
Add the cream cheese and milk and mix until smooth.
13
Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth.
14
Immediately pour the frosting over the marshmallows and briefly swirl the two mixtures together.
15
Cool in the pan and cut into 36 to 48 bars.
16
Cover and refrigerate.

1787

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

196

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Rocky Road Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Rocky Road Bars

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