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This 4 Ingredient Rocky Road Fudge is something that my mom used to make every Christmas and I remembered how simple it is- no oven needed, just a microwave and some mad stirring skills!
My kids loved helping to make this recipe – it’s simple and fool-proof!
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make 4 Ingredient Rocky Road Fudge, you will need the following ingredients:
- Milk chocolate chips (or semi-sweet works too!)
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Mini marshmallows
- Finely chopped peanuts
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to make Rocky Road Fudge
- Line a large 9×13″ baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, pour in the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Cook in the microwave for about 60 seconds, remove and stir. Continue to microwave at 15 second intervals (stirring after each one) until the chocolate chips are completely melted and smooth.
- Fold in the marshmallows and nuts until they are fully incorporated.
- Press the fudge mixture into the baking pan and place in the fridge for about 60 minutes to let it set up (stick in the freezer if you want it to set up faster).
- When set, lift from pan and cut fudge into squares.
Storing and Other Tips
Store any leftover Fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Variations
- colored mini marshmallows
- dry roasted peanuts
- chopped almonds
- graham crackers
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4 Ingredient Rocky Road Fudge
This 4 Ingredient Rocky Road Fudge takes less than 10 minutes to make and is the perfect Christmas candy to make for family and friends.
Serving pieces
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips, (or semi-sweet works too!)
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 ½ cup finely chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Line a large 9×13" baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, pour in the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Cook in the microwave for about 60 seconds, remove and stir. Continue to microwave at 15 second intervals (stirring after each one) until the chocolate chips are completely melted and smooth.
- Fold in the marshmallows and nuts until they are fully incorporated.
- Press the fudge mixture into the baking pan and place in the fridge for about 60 minutes to let it set up (stick in the freezer if you want it to set up faster).
- When set, lift from pan and cut fudge into squares.
Notes
Because this fudge is so rich we recommend cutting the fudge into small squares to serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 125 kcal · Carbohydrates: 16 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 6 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Cholesterol: 6 mg · Sodium: 28 mg · Potassium: 130 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 13 g · Vitamin A: 44 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 57 mg · Iron: 1 mg
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What a fantastic recipe! Perfect for this time of year, can’t wait to try 🙂
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My mom used to make this every Christmas season as well, and now I love to make a batch (or two or three) of it for my own fam during the holidays! I am always so amazed at my cooking skillzzz when I make this because it NEVER fails! It helps that it only requires four ingredients 🙂
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How did you know I love fudge and I have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to it? 🙂 This looks amazing!
We made this every year when I was growing up only it is also known as Rocky Road Candy. The chocolate does not have a fudge consistency (at least when I have made it). Dry roasted peanuts are the best in this (IMHO).
I love desserts with lots of chunky “stuff” in them. This one is perfect and would be so good paired with some hot vanilla milk.
~Cheryl
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Thanks Camille and Happy Memories. Have a great Thanksgiving.
Thanks Liz!!! Same to you!
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I have made this for years bit call it candy not fudge. I use dry roasted salted peanuts and don’t chop them. The contrast of a little bit of salt and the sweetness of the chocolate is wonderful. My father-in-law used to wash the plastic disposable plate and bring it give to me with the reasoning that that way I could send him more. We re-used that throw away plate every Thanksgiving and Christmas for years. Wish he were still here and I would make more for him right this minute.
This is JUST the way I make fudge. Granted, I’ve never added nuts and marshmallows, since I’m a chocolate fudge purist, but I love the way this turns out perfect every time with chips and sweetened condensed milk. Thanks for sharing! I’m sure my husband would love this.
I just made this for Thanksgiving and boy was it a huge hit. SOOOOO yummy and simple. Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to bring something sweet to a party or get together.
Another hit from the sisters! Thanks
We always used the colored mini marshmallows and mom called it “stained glass” candy!! I have not had it in years!
Instead of nuts, add 4 broken up graham crackers (not crushed) and call it s’mores candy, Then you can have it year round. I have been making a batch a week for the last few weeks.
I’m having a major chocolate craving already–I might have to go to the store and the ingredients for this right n
I made this yesterday, I don’t know what happen I did everything has directed but when I put in the fridge to set it is just staying liquidy, Is there a way to fix this ?
I’m not sure what could have happened. It only has 4 ingredients and it sets up pretty nicely.
I think I know what happened, I bought just evaporated milk and not sweet condensed milk whoops. I will try again.
can wax paper be used in place of foil? This is my first go at fudge
I’m sure it will work fine, but we always use foil and have not had a problem with it.
I agree with Sharon, I love your site.
This looks good! I’d like to try these someday… I just want to ask, how long will these last or how long is the shelf life?
They should be fine for a week or so in an airtight container in the fridge.
how do you fit a 9×13 pan in your microwave and I thought aluminum foil in the microwave was a NO NO?
The first line in the directions is telling you how to prepare the 9 x 13 inch pan. The second sentence says in a “large bowl”. That is what you put in the microwave.
Does the fudge need to stay refrigerated?
I made this today but it is very gooey and and hard to cut even after being in the freezer for many hours. Should it set quite hard? What have I done wrong! It tastes yummy though!
We let ours set up in the fridge and it was fine. It will soften when left out at room temperature for a long time.
Hi is there alternate to using non stick cooking spray. I avoid using it because of the toxic chemicals. Could I use butter?
You could grease the foil lined pan with butter or shortening.
Did you accidently use Evaporated Milk ? Please use Sweetened Condensed Milk
Very simple and how I remember making it… with milk chocolate chips! Thank you!!
My mother used to make this recipe for all the time. Depending on who she made it for she would use walnuts, peanuts and for my family she would use pecans. I remember one time she used black walnuts. The game changer came when butterscotch bits were invented! She never made it with chocolate again. I now make this for my children grandchildren and great grandchildren! So she would make it for my grandma and all the rest of us so five generations of us have been enjoying this candy. I wish mom we’re still here to see us enjoying her food so much. We have a huge family and everyone is going to get a batch so I’m busy!
This has become a family favorite for the holidays! Rocky Road is my favorite candy, and I’m so glad I found such an easy, delicious recipe. Thank you
Can you use an 8X8 dish and how would it change it