By Krista Teigen
Updated Apr 22, 2025
Food is my love language, and this rocky road fudge is one of my favorite ways to show I care during the holidays. Packed with fluffy marshmallows and crunchy walnuts, this fudge is irresistibly sweet and salty. It’s so simple to make, and it has a long shelf-life, so it’s perfect for gift-giving. I highly recommend making a double batch!
Every time I make this rocky road fudge, I end up immediately making a second batch. Why, you ask? Because my husband and kids gobble up the first one before I even have a chance to cut it up. This fudge is rich, creamy, and chock full of yummy marshmallows and nuts. It’s so simple to make with sweetened condensed milk—no complicated fumbling with a thermometer required! It’s basically foolproof, and it tastes amazing!
Tips for Success
- I like to freeze the marshmallows so that they don’t melt right into the hot fudge.
- Stir the chocolate consistently until it melts for best results.
- Make sure the stove is set to medium heat. Too high and it’s likely to burn or turn grainy; too low and it will be difficult to properly heat, melt, and mix.
- Stirring too much after the fudge has come off the heat can also cause it to turn grainy, so don’t wait too long to mix in the marshmallows.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 3 cups mini marshmallows 129 grams, divided
- ▢ 2½ cups semisweet chocolate chips* 425 grams
- ▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 28 grams (¼ stick)
- ▢ 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk** 396 grams (1 can)
- ▢ 1 cup chopped walnuts 113 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
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Instructions
- Place the marshmallows in the freezer to chill while you prepare the fudge. Grease a 9×9-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper. 3 cups mini marshmallows
- Add the chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk to a saucepan over medium heat. Mix with a spatula until the chocolate is melted. 2½ cups semisweet chocolate chips*, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk**
- Stir in the walnuts and vanilla. 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to cool down.
- Add 2½ cups of the chilled marshmallows to the chocolate mixture. Gently stir to combine. 3 cups mini marshmallows
- Pour the whole mixture into the prepared pan. Top with the remaining ½ cup of marshmallows.
- Chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours until set.
- Remove the fudge from the pan and cut into squares.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×9-inch Baking Pan
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Rocky Road Fudge Step by Step
Gather all your ingredients.
Melt the Chocolate: Place 3 cups of mini marshmallows in the freezer to chill while you prepare the fudge. Grease a 9×9-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper. Add 2½ cups of semisweet chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, and 14 ounces (1 can) of sweetened condensed milk to a saucepan over medium heat. Mix with a spatula until the chocolate is melted.
Add the Walnuts: Stir in 1 cup of chopped walnuts and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to cool down.
Add the Marshmallows: Add 2½ cups of the chilled mini marshmallows to the chocolate mixture. Gently stir to combine.
Chill the Fudge: Pour the whole mixture into the prepared pan. Top with the remaining ½ cup of mini marshmallows. Chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours until set. Remove the fudge from the pan and cut into squares.
How to Store
Store leftover rocky road fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying cold or at room temperature.
More Fudge Recipes to Try!
Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge
Fantasy Fudge Recipe (Marshmallow Cream Fudge)
Peanut Butter Cup Fudge
Strawberry Fudge
Rocky Road Fudge Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9x9-inch Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 3 cups mini marshmallows 129 grams, divided
- 2½ cups semisweet chocolate chips* 425 grams
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 28 grams (¼ stick)
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk** 396 grams (1 can)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts 113 grams
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
Instructions
- Place the marshmallows in the freezer to chill while you prepare the fudge. Grease a 9x9-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper. 3 cups mini marshmallows
- Add the chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk to a saucepan over medium heat. Mix with a spatula until the chocolate is melted. 2½ cups semisweet chocolate chips*, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk**
- Stir in the walnuts and vanilla. 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to cool down.
- Add 2½ cups of the chilled marshmallows to the chocolate mixture. Gently stir to combine. 3 cups mini marshmallows
- Pour the whole mixture into the prepared pan. Top with the remaining ½ cup of marshmallows.
- Chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours until set.
- Remove the fudge from the pan and cut into squares.
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Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
