Rocky Road Fudge: a family-table method

Rocky Road Fudge cut into squares on a serving plate.

This rocky road fudge recipe can be made in just minutes and is loaded with chocolate, walnuts and marshmallows. Once you see how straightforward it is to make microwave fudge, you’ll never use any other method again!

When I’m looking for memorable Christmas recipes to give as gifts, I turn to treats such as chocolate covered cherries, rolo pretzels, Oreo balls, microwave caramels and this decadent rocky road fudge.

When I think about holiday treats, I immediately think of fudge. In fact, November and December are probably the only months of the year where I eat fudge, which is a shame because it’s so tasty. This rocky road fudge is made in the microwave and is the reliable quick and straightforward no bake treat for any occasion. You won’t believe how straightforward it is to make!

Rocky Road Fudge Ingredients

To make this recipe, you will need semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, mini marshmallows and walnuts.

How Do You Make Rocky Road Fudge?

Line a square pan with foil, then coat the foil with cooking spray. Place the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl. Microwave in 45 second increments until the chocolate starts to melt. Add the vanilla, then stir everything together until the chocolate mixture is smooth and silky. Next, place the marshmallows and nuts in the bowl and stir again. Press the fudge into the pan. Refrigerate the fudge until firm. Use the foil to lift the fudge out of the pan, then cut into squares and serve.

A bowl of fudge squares with holiday decorations in the background.

Tips For The Reliable Dessert

I recommend using a high quality brand of chocolate such as Guittard or Ghirardelli for finest results. Look for chocolate that contains real cocoa butter and not palm oil.
Fudge will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before you serve it.
Be careful not to overcook your fudge so that it does not get grainy. Once the chocolate is partially melted, you can stir everything together to make it smooth and silky.
This is a rich dessert, so cut it into small squares.

Quick Tip

Coat your knife in a little cooking spray before you cut the fudge to get neatly sliced squares.

Squares of rocky road fudge on a serving plate.

Recipe FAQs

What is in rocky road?

Rocky road is a flavor that contains marshmallows, nuts and chocolate. It is a type of candy, as well as a popular ice cream flavor.

What is rocky road fudge made of?

Rocky road fudge contains ingredients such as nuts, chocolate, milk and marshmallows.

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Flavor Variations

While this recipe is tasty as-is, you can customize some of the ingredients to suit your tastes.

Chocolate: While I feel that semisweet chocolate works finest for fudge, you can also use milk chocolate chips if that’s what you have on hand.
Nuts: No walnuts on hand? Almonds, peanuts and pecans will also work well.
Add-Ins: You can add up to 1/4 cup of extra ingredients to your fudge such as shredded coconut, toffee bits or dried fruit.
Toppings: Finish your fudge with a drizzle of white chocolate, or add some holiday sprinkles while the fudge is still warm.

So many chocolate fudge recipes call for boiling and candy thermometers and all that kind of stuff. I find with those recipes there’s a fine line between smooth and silky chocolate fudge and hard, grainy fudge. With this microwave fudge, it comes out perfectly every time and takes just minutes to make. I serve it at all my holiday gatherings and people always beg for the recipe!

What’s your go-to straightforward treat for the holidays? Leave me a comment below!

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This microwave rocky road fudge can be made in just minutes and is loaded with chocolate, walnuts and marshmallows. Once you see how straightforward it is to make microwave fudge, you’ll never use any other method again! Time Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time12 minutes

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Serves 20

Ingredients

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup chopped walnuts
cooking spray

Instructions

Line an 8"x8" or 9"x9" pan with foil; coat the foil with cooking spray.
Place the chocolate chips and condensed milk in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 45 second increments until the chocolate has just melted. Add vanilla extract and stir until smooth.
Add the marshmallows and nuts, gently stir to combine.
Press the fudge into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Use the foil to lift the fudge out of the pan and cut into bite sized pieces, then serve.

Notes

Use a high quality chocolate such as Guittard or Ghirardelli for the finest results.
Fudge will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.