Rocky Road Fudge Bars

You SERIOUSLY have to make these

 

I mean, seriously.  Put down whatever you are doing right now and go in the kitchen and make these!  They are full of ooey gooey yummy deliciousness and in my opinion are way better than the mocha brownies I shared a little bit ago (then again I don't like coffee).

Rocky Road Fudge Bars

BASE

• 1/2 c. margarine or butter
• 1 oz unsweetened chocolate, cut up
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 t. baking powder
• 1 t. vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 c. chopped nuts

FILLING

• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened, reserving 2 oz for frosting
• 1/4 c. margarine or butter, softened
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 T. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 t. vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1/4 c. chopped nuts
• 1 package (6 oz) semisweet chocoate chips (1 cup)

FROSTING

• 2 c. miniature marshmallows
• 1/4 c. margarine or butter
• 1/4 c. cold milk
• 1 oz unsweetened chocolate, cut up
• 2 oz reserved cream cheese
• 3 coups powdered sugar
• 1 t. vanilla

1) Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour 13X9 inch pan.  In large saucepan, melt 1/2 c. margarine and 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth.  Stir in 1 c. flour and remaining base ingredients; mix well.  Spread into greased and floured pan.

2) In small bowl, combine all filling ingredients except 1/4 c. nuts and chocolate chips.  Beat 1 minute at medium speed until smooth and fluffy; stir in nuts.  Spread over chocolate mixture; sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips.

3) Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Immediately sprinkle marshmallows over top.  Bake for an additional 2 minutes.

4) Meanwhile, in large saucepan over low heat, combine 1/4 c. margarine, milk, 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate and reserved 2 oz. cream cheese; stir until well blended.  Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar and 1 t. vanilla until smooth.  Immediately pour frosting over marshmallows and lightly swirl with knife to marble.  Refrigerate until firm; cut into bars.  Store in refrigerator.

**Recipe from:  Pillsbury Annual Recipes 2008

For a girl who likes her chocolate, these are heavenly!!!