Rocky Road Coca Cola Bars
Indulge in the ultimate combination of rich chocolate, gooey marshmallows, crunchy almonds, and the unexpected twist of Coca Cola with these decadent Rocky Road Coca Cola Bars. Perfectly fudgy with a hint of caramelized soda sweetness, these dessert bars are a playful upgrade to the classic rocky road flavor. The Coca Cola-infused batter creates a moist, chocolatey base that’s topped with melted mini marshmallows, nutty almonds, and chunks of semi-sweet chocolate for an irresistible textural contrast. Ideal for potlucks, parties, or a unique after-dinner treat, these bars come together in just 15 minutes of prep time and are sure to impress any crowd with their bold flavors and nostalgic charm. Satisfy your sweet tooth and explore this creative twist on a beloved classic today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Coca Cola
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups mini marshmallows
- 0.5 cup chopped almonds (or any nut of choice)
- 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate bar (broken into chunks)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and Coca Cola. Heat the mixture until it’s smooth and slightly syrupy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in the dark chocolate chips until fully melted and combined. Let the mixture cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Pour the wet Coca Cola mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until combined into a thick batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the top of the warm bars.
Sprinkle the chopped almonds and semi-sweet chocolate chunks on top of the marshmallows, pressing lightly to adhere.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, just until the marshmallows puff up slightly and the chocolate is melting.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
Slice into 12 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.9 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.2 g | 486% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1762 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 713.2 g | 259% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.1 g | 190% | |
| Total Sugars | 486.4 g | ||
| Protein | 61.4 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 530 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 39.2 mg | 218% | |
| Potassium | 3271 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
