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Rocky Road Cookie Bars

July 16, 2014 | Dessert

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Rocky Road Cookie Bars | Garnish & GlazeRocky Road.  Who invented this wonderful combination?!  Well, I was curious so I looked it up and it was William Dreyer (one of the guys who started Dreyer’s, or maybe you know it as Edy’s, ice cream).  And originally it was first made with walnuts instead of almonds.  Who knew?  I really like the almonds, especially using the dry roasted ones because then you get that sweet and salty thang going on.  Mmmm!

Rocky Road Cookie Bars | Garnish & GlazeSo why did they name it “Rocky Road”?   I thought maybe it was to resemble mountains that have rocky roads but according to Wiki it was actually named this just after the stock market crash in 1929 to cheer people up during the depression (their “rocky road”).

Rocky Road Cookie Bars | Garnish & GlazeEnough with the history of Rocky Road.  Let’s talk about your future with these Rocky Road Cookie Bars!  These will definitely smooth out whatever tough patch you’re going though.  But then again they may create some rocks when you get to the last bar and have to battle out who gets it.  Seriously, I know from experience.  They’re yummy, mouth watering, addicting little devils.

Rocky Road Cookie Bars | Garnish & Glaze

It’s chocolate chocolate cookie dough (oh yeah! Bring on the chocolate!) with dry roasted almonds (crunch + salt) and sweet and gooey marshmallow creme.  I’ll take two!

Rocky Road Cookie Bars | Garnish & Glaze

I’ve seen rocky road cookies but cookie bars are so much easier to make, they’re chewier, and I just love the marbled look.  Just writing this post makes my mouth water.  I think I’m going to have to make these again very soon today.

Enjoy!  🙂

Rocky Road Cookie Bars | Garnish & Glaze
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5 from 1 vote

Rocky Road Cookie Bars

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time22 mins
Total Time37 mins
Servings: 24
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 7 ounce jar marshmallow creme
  • 3/4 cup dry roasted almonds, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a standing mixer, beat butter, sugars, and vanilla until creamy. Beat in the eggs. Mix the flour in a little at a time until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
  • Spread about two thirds of the cookie dough into the bottom of the pan. Dollop marshmallow creme onto dough and then spread it out as best you can (it's kinda tricky/sticky so you might want to use two spatulas). Sprinkle nuts over the creme and then dollop the remaining dough on the top and spread it slightly still allowing some of the marshmallow fluff to show through (again, use two spatulas or your hands).
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes. Cool and then cut into bars.
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Comments

  1. Susanna says

    April 28, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    Chiming in to say I melted about 8-ish ounces of marshmallows and it worked great. I left some larger chunks not completely melted.

    I used walnuts because it’s what I had, but would love to use salted nuts next time!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      April 29, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks for sharing Susanna! Great idea to just melt marshmallows if you don’t have the creme on hand. The salted nuts are awesome in this so you’ll definitely have to make it again!

      Reply
  2. naveen says

    March 28, 2016 at 4:53 am

    i love to experiment on marshmallows,
    cookie bars is really great recipe i love it
    i will mention about you in my blog, so soon

    Reply
  3. kim says

    June 30, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    Could I melt regular marshmallows an spread those?

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      July 4, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      I have never tried that so I’m not sure. Sorry!

      Reply
  4. Izzy says

    April 21, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    is the mixture supposed to be a bit wet? mine is at the stage where ive finished but if i were to make them into actual cookies they would need more flour so i could shape them.

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      April 24, 2015 at 6:22 am

      Izzy- The mixture should be thick like regular cookie dough that you scoop onto a baking sheet. If you have used the exact ingredients listed then it should turn out just fine.

      Reply
  5. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    July 17, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    Looks so delicious!! I keep looking at desserts, but it’s really too late to bake! Pinning for later!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      July 17, 2014 at 11:59 pm

      Thanks Michelle! I’m in the same boat! Makes for sweet dreams! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Paige says

    July 16, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    Seriously drooling over these! They look incredible!

    Paige
    http://thehappyflammily.com

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      July 16, 2014 at 11:22 pm

      Hahaha! Thanks Paige!

      Reply

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