Recipe for Rocky Road Brownies

by Megan on November 29, 2009

This Week’s

“The 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies”

is…

Oh my sparkling stars, I can’t believe it’s already cookie #9. That means I only have 3 cookies left in my cookie series, but so many more bookmarked!

Let’s see what we have had, shall we?

We started with…

Chocolate Almond Coconut Bar

Cocoa Coconut Cuties

Buttermilk Cookies with Nutmeg and Sour Cream Frosting

Honey Roasted Peanut Butter Bars with Chocolate Ganache

World Peace Cookies

Browned Butter and cardamom Cookies

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Pistachio Bites

And # 9 is…

The Rocky Road Brownie!

Today’s Platter selection is not a cookie at all, but a brownie. A brownie is a must at the holidays, and one I want to include on my cookie platter.

But this one has a secret!

It’s made with a boxed mix. You know it’s the holidays and everything is crazy, you have 500 cookies to bake and you need a little break. That’s where this brownie comes in!

But it’s richened up with evaporated milk. Then topped with mini marshmallows , nuts and chocolate chips. Considering this is all that was left when I went to take the picture, I’d say they were a success.

Actually, I know they were a success. My teen told me so!

Rocky Road Brownies

(Printable Recipe)

1 pkg (19.5-21 ounce) fudge brownies mix
large eggs (per package directions)
vegetable oil (per package directions)
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13×9 inch metal pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.

Mix the brownie mix, eggs, oil, and milk together in a mixing bowl and beat for 50-60 strokes or until mixed. Pour into pan and bake according to package directions, Do not overbake!

Top with marshmallows, walnuts and chocolate chips

Return to oven for 5 minutes so that marshmallows can melt.

Remove from oven. . Let cool at room temperature for about an hour

Lift the brownies from the pan and cut into squares.

Check out my Baking Buddies’ Christmas Cookies

They’re Delightfully Delicious!

{ 18 comments… read them below or add one }

1 RecipeGirl November 29, 2009 at 6:21 pm: Wow, you've sure been busy!! My cookie sharing on my blog begins tomorrow. I've baked up quite a few already, but I'm excited to bake a few more. you've got some good inspiration here!
2 Barbara Bakes November 29, 2009 at 7:28 pm: They look so delicious! You're lucky you even got a picture before they were gobbled up!
3 Christine aka Mistress of Cakes November 29, 2009 at 7:59 pm: Ummm..yes I will two of each please…and a size up in pants lol.
4 Nutmeg Nanny November 29, 2009 at 9:03 pm: Wow I bet these were amazing! I can just taste all that gooey marshmallow on top….yum!
5 5 Star Foodie November 29, 2009 at 9:22 pm: I'm loving these rocky road brownies, how scrumptious!
6 HoneyB November 29, 2009 at 11:45 pm: I have only really just started my cookie baking as of today! I had to decorate my house to get into the spirit. lol. Your brownies look yummy!
7 Adam November 30, 2009 at 2:27 am: I'm such in the holiday mood now! My heart still wants those mint frosted cookies, but rocky road is such a favorite
8 AshKuku November 30, 2009 at 3:53 am: Wow what a sweet & desserted blog, this has come to be…U are very busy indeed, with hands full of coconuts & choconuts……..

All drooling & slurp 'y!!!! over those exquisite pics of ur celebrations….

Happy Celebrations to u & ur family!!!!!!!

Ash….
(http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)
9 Donna-FFW November 30, 2009 at 4:14 am: Oh Megan, Ive been following along, but thanks for the recap. They all look fantastic!! I have 2 I am trying very very soon.. I bake with box mixes too at times , they seem to never fail.
10 Krista November 30, 2009 at 4:26 am: They all look so good! I just finalized my holiday baking line-up list tonight. I can't wait to start baking! Those brownies have got to be awesome!
11 Sarah, Maison Cupcake November 30, 2009 at 10:29 am: These look incredible, I must make some biscuits before Christmas as it's been ages.
12 April November 30, 2009 at 1:20 pm: I am all for doctoring up a box mix! these look so good!!
13 stephchows November 30, 2009 at 2:22 pm: ok now i'm silly hungry for cookies! lol how is it already week 9!!???
14 teresa November 30, 2009 at 4:21 pm: oh these are just too good, all of your cookie pics are making me so hungry for treats!
15 The Blonde Duck November 30, 2009 at 7:25 pm: I just drooled on my arm. I'm making this for the office Christmas party!
16 Megan November 30, 2009 at 9:29 pm: Awesome looking brownies – and looking at your recap reminds me that I should do the same thing!
17 Katy ~ November 30, 2009 at 11:03 pm: Brownies are so well loved aren't they? And this gussied up version is a sure fine winner.
18 Kim December 5, 2009 at 3:20 am: I can never decide whether cookies or brownies are my weakness I think I lean towards brownies just because they are always so decadent!! These look so sinful and delicious