Description
These Rocky Road Chocolate Fudge Cookies are ultra-chocolatey, soft, and loaded with marshmallows, crunchy nuts, and melty chocolate chunks. They have a rich, fudgy texture and all the classic rocky road flavors in cookie form! Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
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- For the Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Rocky Road Mix-ins:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks (or chips)
- 3/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine & Add Mix-ins:
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chunks and chopped nuts (save some for topping).
- Shape the Cookies:
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet (about 2 tablespoons per cookie).
- Gently press a few mini marshmallows and extra chocolate chunks on top of each.
- Bake:
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are slightly soft.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra fudgy cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer.
- Try adding caramel bits or a drizzle of melted chocolate for extra indulgence!
- Recipe Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~220
- Sugar: ~18g
- Sodium: ~80mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~7g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~26g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~30mg