Rocky Road Brownies

Rocky Road Brownies are a delicious dessert that combines the rich, fudgy goodness of brownies with the crunchy texture of nuts and the sweetness of marshmallows. Here's a recipe for you to try:

Ingredients:

For the Brownies:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

For the Rocky Road Topping:

• 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (typically, walnuts or almonds)
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl or on the stove, melt the butter. Allow it to cool slightly.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Add the melted butter to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
5. In another bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix; you want to avoid overworking the batter.
7. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
9. Remove the brownies from the oven, but leave the oven on.
10. Sprinkle the mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips evenly over the hot brownies.
11. Return the pan to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, just until the marshmallows start to melt and turn golden brown. Be careful not to overcook them; you want them to soften and puff up but not burn.
12. Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan.
13. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan and onto a cutting board.
14. Cut into squares or rectangles, and enjoy your Rocky Road Brownies!

These brownies are best enjoyed when they are still a bit warm and gooey, but they also store well in an airtight container for a few days. Enjoy!