Rocky Road Brownies

It was uncommon for my mother to bake goodies when I was growing up because she was very busy working.  My siblings and I would go to Goldilocks, a popular Filipino bakery, to buy baked goods. Rocky road brownies were one of my favorite treats to buy. Now that I have a family of my own, I am able to make those treats that I once desired as a kid. I am glad that I was able to make some of these treats already such as butterscotch bars, puto, kutsinta and leche flan. Over the weekend, I was able to add another one to the list: rocky road brownies.

This particular type of brownie consists of nuts and marshmallows. I used cashew nuts because it reminds me of the one that I used to buy from Goldilocks. My family enjoyed these delicious treats as much as I did as a child. I am happy that I am able to share a piece of my childhood with my family. 😀

Rocky Road Brownies

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

27 mins

Total time

42 mins

 

Serves: 20 brownies

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cup miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• ½ cup chopped cashew nuts
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup all purpose flour
• ⅓ cup cocoa
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a small bowl, combine the chocolate chips, marshmallows and cashew nuts. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla; beat with a spoon until well blended. Add the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; stir until well blended. Spread batter into a greased 9-inch baking pan.
4. Bake for 22 minutes. Sprinkle the chocolate chip mixture over the top and continue baking for another 5 minutes or until marshmallows have softened and puffed slightly.
5. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares using a wet knife.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from www.hersheys.com

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