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November 24, 2017 By Sara 19 Comments

Microwave Rocky Road Fudge

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This microwave rocky road fudge can be made in just minutes and is loaded with chocolate, walnuts and marshmallows. Once you see how easy it is to make microwave fudge, you’ll never use any other method again!

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Rocky Road Fudge cut into squares on a serving plate.

When I think about holiday treats, I immediately think of fudge. In fact, November and December are probably the only months of the year where I eat fudge, which is a shame because it’s so delicious. This rocky road fudge is made in the microwave and is the perfect quick and easy no bake treat for any occasion. You won’t believe how easy it is to make!

A bowl of rocky road fudge that's made in the microwave.

How to make rocky road fudge in the microwave

The base of this fudge is simply chocolate chips and condensed milk. The chocolate chips and milk are warmed in the microwave, and then stirred together with a little vanilla until a smooth and creamy mixture forms. The chocolate fudge is loaded with walnuts and mini marshmallows, then spread into a pan.

I use a square pan for a thicker fudge. If you prefer thinner pieces of fudge you can use a larger pan like 7″x11″ or 9″x13″. After the fudge is in the pan, all you have to do is cool, cut and enjoy! This chocolate marshmallow fudge makes a great gift and can be made up to 3 days before you plan to serve it. Simply store the fudge covered in the fridge until you’re ready for your treat.

Squares of microwave fudge on a serving plate.

I use walnuts in this recipe because I consider them a classic ingredient for rocky road fudge. If you’re not a walnut fan, you could use chopped peanuts, almonds or even pecans with amazingly delicious results. To get nice neat squares of fudge, I wipe down my knife between each cut with a paper towel.

So many fudge recipes call for boiling and candy thermometers and all that kind of stuff, and I find with those recipes there’s a fine line between smooth and creamy fudge and hard, grainy fudge. With this microwave fudge, it comes out perfectly every time and takes just minutes to make. I serve it at all my holiday gatherings and people always beg for the recipe!

What’s your favorite easy treat for the holidays? Leave me a comment below!

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Rocky Road Fudge
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5 from 9 votes

Microwave Rocky Road Fudge

This microwave rocky road fudge can be made in just minutes and is loaded with chocolate, walnuts and marshmallows. Once you see how easy it is to make microwave fudge, you'll never use any other method again!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword fudge, microwave fudge, rocky road fudge
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 162kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Line an 8"x8" or 9"x9" pan with foil; coat with cooking spray.
  • Place the chocolate chips and condensed milk in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 45 second increments until melted. Add vanilla extract and stir until smooth.
  • Add the marshmallows and nuts, gently stir to combine.
  • Press the fudge into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Use the foil to lift the fudge out of the pan and cut into bite sized pieces, then serve.

Notes

Adapted from Nestle.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1.3mg

Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: Chocolate, Fudge

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Comments

  1. barbara mcmunn says

    November 20, 2020 at 8:39 am

    can you freeze this?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      November 20, 2020 at 7:37 pm

      Yes you can!

      Reply
  2. Bea says

    June 18, 2019 at 9:19 am

    5 stars
    Definitely some of the best fudge I’ve every made! Easy and delicious!

    Reply
  3. Debbie says

    March 5, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    5 stars
    I just made these! Packaged them up real cute and they were so delicious!

    Reply
  4. Karly says

    November 27, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    So. Much. Yes. I LOVE fudge, and especially love that christmas time gives me every excuse to go crazy on it!

    Reply
  5. Nichole Arnold says

    November 26, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    OH my goodness!!! This looks so good and such a simple recipe. I love that I can use the microwave to create it!

    Reply
  6. Claudia Krusch says

    November 26, 2017 at 10:50 am

    This Rocky Road Fudge looks so delicious and easy to make. I am always looking for new treat recipes to try. I will have to add it to my recipe list for next weekend.

    Reply
  7. Jeanine says

    November 26, 2017 at 10:17 am

    Yum, this looks so good. I have never tried fudge in the microwave before but I would love to give this a whirl. It looks great!

    Reply
  8. Amy D says

    November 25, 2017 at 10:53 am

    Say what?! Fudge in the microwave! Now I have to try this! We just had some fresh fudge at a festival yesterday.

    Reply
  9. Emily says

    November 24, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    5 stars
    I had no idea I could make fudge like this in the microwave! I am scared to make it because it seems too simple, that means I will want to make it all of the time. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Kita Bryant says

    November 24, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    5 stars
    I guess I didn’t know you could make fudge so easily! Microwaveable and delicious, that’s for sure!

    Reply
  11. Mimi Green says

    November 24, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    I had no idea you could make fudge in the microwave. This makes the process much easier.

    Reply
  12. Liz Mays says

    November 24, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    5 stars
    Oh man, I could go for some of this fudge! I’m loving that walnut, marshmallow combo!

    Reply
  13. Jen Temcio says

    November 24, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    I have your recipes for this fudge as well as your buckeye balls. I am going to wow my husband this season with my candy making skills and surprise him with these treats and sweets!

    Reply
  14. Terri Beavers says

    November 24, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh, I love that I can make this in the microwave. That makes it simple to make and fast too. It looks amazingly delicious btw.

    Reply
  15. Kim says

    November 24, 2017 at 11:46 am

    5 stars
    That sounds so yummy and seems easy to make…I’d skip the nuts because I just don’t like them, but understand it wouldn’t be rocky road. Seems like a great treat to make for the holidays.

    Reply
  16. Gisele says

    November 24, 2017 at 11:01 am

    5 stars
    This looks awesome and no standing over a hot pot of boiling sugar waiting for it to thicken! I am going to have to try this, thanks!

    Reply
  17. Sarah Bailey says

    November 24, 2017 at 10:28 am

    Oh yum how delicious does this sound and I absolutely love the fact it can be done in the microwave.

    Reply
  18. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    November 24, 2017 at 10:09 am

    I just love fudge! It reminds me of my childhood since my mother made it quite often during the holiday season. I love the short cut microwave version.

    Reply

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