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Rocky Road Brownies

These fudgy Rocky Road Brownies deliver a perfect blend of texture and flavor with marshmallows and chocolate chips, ensuring every bite is satisfying and well-balanced.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup less 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Toppings
  • 8 regular-size marshmallows quartered
  • 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch-square baking pan with parchment paper or foil coated with cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, thoroughly whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan until sizzling. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa, then sugar until well combined.
  4. Add egg, egg whites, and vanilla, and stir briskly until smooth and glossy.
  5. Stir in the flour mixture until just incorporated, then mix vigorously for about 50 strokes.
  6. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or up to 12 hours if possible.
Baking
  1. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking and preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Quarter marshmallows with an oiled knife and distribute the pieces over the batter, pressing them in. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  3. Bake until marshmallows are golden brown, approximately 25 to 35 minutes.
  4. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 2 hours.
  5. Cut into 16 brownies.

Notes

Serve at room temperature for optimal texture contrast. For a deeper cocoa profile, consider using darker chocolate chips. Add toasted nuts for added crunch while maintaining fudgy texture.