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Rocky Road Fudge Brownies

By Linda Larsen, About.com

This recipe looks really long, but it goes together quickly and makes some of the most wonderful bar cookies ever.

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1-1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 (3-ounce) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or peanuts
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup chocolate milk
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 3 -1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9-inch pan with nonstick baking spray containing flour and set aside.

In large microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup butter and 1-1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate on 50% power for 1 minute, then remove and stir. Continue microwaving on 30 second intervals, stirring until completed melted and smooth.

Stir in 1 cup flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. vanilla, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup chocolate chips; mix well. Spread in prepared pan. OR make brownies from a mix for a 13x9" pan and spread into prepared pan. Continue with recipe.

In small bowl, combine 2 of the 3 oz. packages cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 Tbsp. flour, 1 tsp. vanilla and 1 egg; beat on medium speed until smooth. Spread over chocolate base in pan; sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate chips.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle bars with marshmallows and nuts. Return bars to oven; bake an additional 2-3 minutes until marshmallows puff.

While marshmallows are baking, in large saucepan, combine 1/4 cup butter, 1/3 cup chocolate milk, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, and last 3 oz. package cream cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla until smooth. Remove bars from oven and immediately pour frosting over puffed marshmallows and nuts. Swirl with knife to marble. Let stand until cool. Cut into squares to serve. 36 squares

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