These are a Christmas family tradition that my mother started 20 years ago for us! I love these decadent treats!

Rocky Road Fudge Bars
Serves 48
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Prep Time
25 min
Total Time
2 hr 10 min
Prep Time
25 min
Total Time
2 hr 10 min
Base
  1. 1/2 cup margarine or butter
  2. 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  3. 1 cup All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
  4. 1 cup sugar
  5. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  6. 1 teaspoon vanilla
  7. 2 eggs
  8. 3/4 cup chopped nuts
Filling
  1. 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened, reserving 2 oz. for frosting
  2. 1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
  3. 1/2 cup sugar
  4. 2 tablespoons All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
  5. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  6. 1 egg
  7. 1/4 cup chopped nuts
  8. 1 (6-oz.) pkg. (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips
  9. 2 cups miniature marshmallows
Frosting
  1. 1/4 cup margarine or butter
  2. 1/4 cup milk
  3. 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate, cut up
  4. Reserved cream cheese
  5. 3 cups powdered sugar
  6. 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. In large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup margarine and 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in 1 cup flour and all remaining base ingredients; mix well. Spread in greased and floured pan.
  2. In small bowl, combine 6 oz. of the cream cheese, 1/4 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 egg; beat 1 minute at medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Stir in 1/4 cup nuts. Spread over chocolate mixture; sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips.
  3. Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with marshmallows. Return to oven; bake an additional 2 minutes.
  4. While marshmallows are baking, in large saucepan, combine 1/4 cup margarine, milk, 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate and reserved 2 oz. cream cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Immediately pour frosting over puffed marshmallows and lightly swirl with knife to marble. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
  1. Calories 170, Total Fat 9g, Cholesterol 20mg, Sodium 75mg, Total Carbohydrate 21g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 17g, Protein 2g
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