[VIDEO] Small Batch Rocky Road Brownies: A Small-Batch Indulgence with a Decadent Twist

By SweetnSpicyLiving on February 15, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Sometimes, you just need a little something sweet—but not a whole tray’s worth. Enter these homemade small-batch Rocky Road Brownies, perfect for when a chocolate craving hits but you don’t want to overdo it. This recipe makes just four bars, packed with mini marshmallows and crunchy peanut. To make things extra indulgent, we’ll finish them off with a dark chocolate drizzle. Yum!

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I make this brownie when I want a brownie that is not on the heavy dense side. More like when I am feeling like a thick, soft almost cake like texture but not quite like a cake. A cross between brownie and cake in one delicious bite.

Why Small Batch Brownies are Game Changer

Ever wanted just a few brownies without committing to a whole pan? Small-batch baking is the answer. Whether you’re treating yourself or sharing with a friend, four perfect squares hit the sweet spot. Plus, you can avoid the temptation of leftover brownies calling your name from the kitchen!

I have very little self control when it comes to chocolate desserts. I often find a reason to eat more, I often find justification for another helping. So to avoid being in that situation, I like to make small batch serving instead. Although brownie can be kept for weeks in the refrigerator and months in the freezer, for me it still taste better fresh out of the oven, or even a day or two. This brownie is a perfect portion for me, actually more than enough. 4 decent size squares, this can even be shared between 4 people, or 2 if you want an extra piece for each one of you.

Nothing too Sweet

One thing I like about this brownie is that it is not too sweet, just right to satisfy my craving but not too overly sweet and overwhelming. I intentionally reduced the sugar to 1/3 cup from 1/2 cup because I added marshmallow on top. The extra sweetness comes from the toasted marshmallow which is quite nice. It is nice to enjoy brownie without too much sugar overload.

Let me describe this Brownie.

This Brownie is thick, every bar is a treat
This Brownie has a soft cake like texture, feels like eating brownie and cake in one delicious bite
This Brownie is loaded with peanuts, chocolate chips pieces and mini marshmallows
This Brownie have the right sweetness, you will not feel overwhelmed after eating a piece
This Brownie is super easy to make, done in less than 1 hour
This Brownie is a great canvass for many variation. Add toppings and mix in that you like, or even have it plain to keep it simple.
Finally, This Brownie taste amazing, I have to say that 🙂 because why else would I encourage you to make it?

If you like to make this extra special, drizzle some melted chocolate on top. You cannot have too much chocolate on this brownie.

Marshmallow & Chocolate Drizzle Magic

A Rocky Road brownie wouldn’t be complete without pockets of marshmallow goodness. They soften into the batter as it bakes, creating little melt-in-your-mouth surprises. And let’s not forget that dark chocolate drizzle—because extra chocolate is never a bad idea.

Are you ready to make them? Let’s get started!

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Small Batch Rocky Road Brownies (4‑Piece Fudgy Treat)

These small batch rocky road brownies bake into four rich, fudgy squares loaded with chocolate, marshmallows, and crunchy nuts. They come together quickly and deliver that classic rocky road texture in a cozy, scaled‑down batch—perfect when you want a little indulgence without a full pan.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 23

Total Time 43

Servings: 4

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted Butter melted
1/3 cup granulated Sugar
1 large Egg
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/8 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/8 teaspoon Salt
40 grams chopped Peanuts
3 tablespoon Mini Chocolate Chips
20 grams Mini Marshmallows

Equipment

Oven

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Lightly butter a 4×6 or a 5×5-inch baking dish.
Stir together the melted butter and sugar in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Let completely cool.
Stir in the vanilla extract and egg.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
Fold in half of the nuts the nuts.
Pour the brownie batter into the baking dish and top with the remaining chopped peanuts.Add more or less as you like.
Bake for 23 minutes. Remove from the oven. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and mini marshmallow on top.
Return to the oven on a broiler setting. Broil for 3 minutes of until the marshmallow is lightly toasted. Do NOT leave un-attended when broiling as this could get burn easily.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Slice and enjoy.

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Makes 4 pieces

Perfect Serving Ideas

These brownies are amazing on their own, but you can take them up a notch by pairing them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream or maybe some fresh strawberry to accompany it. Whichever option you choose, you can never go wrong with it. Consider this also as a quick fantastic dessert for date night, cozy solo indulgences (Nteflix & Chill!), or a sweet homemade gift.

So, whether you’re looking for a small-batch baking win or just a decadent chocolate fix, these Rocky Road Brownies are here to deliver.

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