These funfetti rocky road brownies are the perfect fudgy brownie, marshmallow, and sprinkle treat. Incredibly delicious and ideal for dessert snacking.
Hello Nutmeg Nanny fans,
My name is Peabody. I run the website Culinary Concoctions by Peabody. I live north of Seattle, WA with my best friend (and his kids on alternating weekends and Wednesdays), a spirited cocker spaniel, and a fluffy bunny.
My Twitter bio jokes that I’m “Gaining weight, one pastry at a time.” Mostly I take desserts and make them even more indulgent. When I’m not baking I’m often on the ice: I captain a co-ed recreational hockey team and split my time between skating and experimenting in the kitchen.
I’m known for my love of mascarpone, bacon, and Funfetti — I compete with other bloggers for who can use the most sprinkles — and for being blunt in my posts. I’m a realist with a dash of optimism and I believe life is what you make of it.
These are rocky road brownies, but not just any rocky road — they’re finished with Funfetti marshmallows for a bright, playful twist. If you prefer, use regular mini marshmallows and add sprinkles separately. The sprinkles really do make the finished brownies feel more festive, so don’t skip them if you want a fun presentation.
I used to teach and I kept a sign above my desk that read, “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” That attitude applies here too: enjoy the bumps and the sweet moments. And a hearty congratulations to Brandy on her engagement — may there be many sprinkles and celebrations ahead!
Funfetti Rocky Road Brownies
Ingredients
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped finely
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- About 30 mini marshmallows or chopped Funfetti marshmallows
- Sprinkles, if not using Funfetti marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate together, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Fold in the flour until the batter is uniform.
- Scrape the batter into a prepared 8-inch pan coated with baking spray. Smooth the top, then sprinkle the semisweet chocolate chips and walnuts evenly over the batter.
- Bake for about 25 minutes. Immediately after removing the pan from the oven, press the mini marshmallows or chopped Funfetti marshmallows gently into the warm brownies so they melt slightly into the surface.
- Allow the brownies to cool on a wire rack. These brownies are dense and cake-like—rich and fudgy.