I love the combination of warm chocolate and marshmallows and these Rocky Road Bars without Peanut butter have that perfect combination. I hope you enjoy making these yummy bars! Enjoy.
Delicious Rocky Road Bars Without Peanut Butter
Equipment
- 9 x 13 baking dish
- large and small mixing bowl
- microwave safe bowl
- measuring spoons and cups
- Mixer (hand held or counter top)
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels (you can substitute milk or dark morsels)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 3/4 stick butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups chopped nuts (optional: walnuts, pecans, peanuts)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Melt 1 cup of the chocolate morsels in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute. Continue this process with 10 second intervals until the chocolate is just melted. Stir between each interval. Set to the side and let cool to room temperature.
- Mix together flour and baking powder in a separate small bowl.
- Beat sugar, vanilla, and softened butter together in a large mixing bowl until combined. It will be crumbly.
- Beat in the two large eggs.
- Add in the melted chocolate and mix until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the flour and baking soda mixture.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking dish.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until mostly set. The inside will still be a little gooey.
- Remove from the oven and top with the mini-marshmallows and remaining 1 cup of chocolate morsels. Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes. Just until the marshmallow start melting.
- Cool for 15-25 minutes. Cut into bars and serve!
Fall is the perfect season to indulge in cozy, baked desserts. When the air gets crisp, nothing beats a gooey, chocolate-filled treat fresh from the oven. If you’re a fan of classic Rocky Road but want an option without peanut butter, I have the perfect recipe for you! These Rocky Road Bars Without peanut butter are packed with chocolate chip and mini marshmallows. These might become your new go-to fall treat.
Whether you’re making them for a family gathering, a special after-school snack, or just to satisfy a sweet tooth, this easy Rocky Road recipe is sure to be a hit. Plus, you can easily tweak the ingredients to fit your personal taste.
What You’ll Need to Make This Easy Recipe for Rocky Road Bars
To make these Rocky Road Bars Without Peanut Butter, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
2 cups of chocolate chips (or substitute with dark chocolate)
2 cups of mini marshmallows
One cup of chopped walnuts (optional, for those who want a little crunch)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
One cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 stick of butter
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
How to Make Rocky Road Bars Without Peanut Butter
1. Preheat the Oven
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. You can line the pan with parchment paper instead of greasing it. That makes it easy to remove the bars from the pan.
2. Make the Chocolate Mixture
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl for one minute. You can use a double boiler if you have one. Stir. If they aren’t all melted, microwave an additional 10 seconds. Stir again. Continue that process in 10 second intervals until the chocolate is just melted. Cool to room temperature.
If you’re looking to add a richer depth of flavor, substitute dark chocolate for a portion of the chocolate chips.
3. Dry Ingredients
Combine the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.
4. Bar Batter
Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until crumbly. Add in the eggs and mix until combined. Add in the melted chocolate and mix until smooth. Gradually add in the flour mixture. Spread the batter into the greased baking pan.
5. Bake
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out only a little gooey.
6. Toppings: The Fun Part
Sprinkle the marshmallows, nuts (optional), and chocolate chips over the top of the bars. Put them back in the oven for 3 minutes or just until the marshmallows start to melt.
7. Cool and Serve
Once your bars have finished baking, let them cool completely before slicing. For best results, store your Rocky Road Bars in an airtight container to keep them fresh. These bars are great to make ahead of time, and they freeze well if you want to save some for later!
Tips for Substituting Ingredients
• Chocolate Chips vs. Dark Chocolate: If you love a more intense chocolate flavor, try substituting some or all of the regular chocolate chips with dark chocolate.
• Nuts or No Nuts: Not a fan of nuts, or need to avoid them? You can skip the nuts altogether or replace them with something like pretzels for a salty crunch.
A Perfect Fall Treat
These Rocky Road Bars without peanut butter offer the perfect balance of chewy, gooey, and crunchy textures. They are an ideal baked dessert for a chilly autumn evening or a fall gathering with friends and family. Since they’re simple to make with just a few ingredients, they’re a great last-minute treat for chocolate cravings.
Try making this easy Rocky Road recipe for your next fall celebration, and enjoy how the chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers come together in every delightful bite.
Pin for Later
Pin this simple recipe or print it for later. It’s a great way to have the perfect treat with pillowy marshmallows and the right ingredients at your fingertips. This Rocky Road Bars recipe quickly becomes one of your favorite recipes because of the combination of rich chocolate and fluffy marshmallows. Whip up this homemade treat and add it to your dessert lineup.
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