My husband LOVES Rocky Road Ice Cream. I thought it would make him smile if I made him rocky road cupcakes for his birthday. I feel like I cheated a bit because I used a box mix for the actual cupcakes. This is a bit of a time saver and very convenient. I will let you decide if using a box mix is considered “cheating”.
First, make your cupcakes according to the package instructions. I used devils food cake mix. You can add crushed walnuts to the mix for extra crunchy rocky road cupcakes. I did half with and the other without.
The frosting! The ooey gooeyness that makes these Rocky Road Cupcakes!!
You will need:
- 1/4 c. melted butter
- 2 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tsp. milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 c. chopped walnuts
- 1 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
Combine your melted butter, sugar, milk and vanilla in bowl. Add egg; beat well blended. I used a hand mixer to beat my mixture. I melted my chocolate in a double boiler or you can melt in a microwave. Just follow the melting instructions on your package of chocolate. Add melted chocolate; mix well. Stir in walnuts and marshmallows. The mixture was very gooey so I placed it in the fridge for about 10 minutes to let it harden up a bit. Then I spread them over my cupcakes. I added extra mini marshmallows on top for “looks”. This also makes enough frosting for two layers of cake.
those look delicious!!!! thanks =)
Those cupcakes looks amazing!
Yummers! Thanks for linking up!
Oh Wow!! Can i have one? Seriously, can I come over and eat cupcakes with you:)Those look great!
These look yummy, like real rocky road ice cream! You're so creative! I'm stopping by from Mama's Nestwork and your newest follower!Jinniahttp://jinnialow.com
these look absolutely yummy!!a new follower from Mama's Little Nestwork. Nice to meet you!! You have such a beautiful blog!!Ruthhttp://underneathhiswrapping.blogspot.com/
Those look and sound yummy!
Oh my, these look yummulicious!! My daughter loves rr ice cream, we may have to try these=)I found you while hopping!
Will have to try these … they look yummy!
Looks yummy! Thanks for commenting and as a matter of fact I do have some 3T. This is what I have posted now http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250678118890&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT. I may be posting more today. Thanks!
YUM!!!! visiting from the shabby nest
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Those look delicious!Sarahhttp://craftingandcreativity.blogspot.com/
Those look amazing!Thank you so much for linking up to Friday Party Hop! I hope you have a great weekend!
We're Texan sisters regardless where life moves us to. I love the coast but I also love the southwest deco in Arizona. Hope you have a good weekend!Yoli
Those cupcakes look amazing! Thanks for stopping by my blog today:) My son loves cord dogs too. hehehe New follower!http://crazyaboutmybaybah.blogspot.com
So yummy!! Thanks for dropping by my blog. I am your newest follower too!
Yummy! I need recipe bloggers for my features. Let me know if you do a lot of recipes because we can use some more of those in the Nest!
Have a great night!Mama Hen
Stopping by from New Friend Friday to say hello! I love this idea and those cupcakes look so yummy!
Hi there….new follower from the Friday Blog Hops. Those rocky road cupcakes looks absolutely delish. Hoping you'll drop by for a visit when you get a moment. I love new followers and friends.ThanksMarieThe Things We Find Inside
Yum! Those look ooey-gooey fabulous!Thanks for linking up!
Awwww, thanks so much for your sweet comments on my blog! You made my morning!
Your blog is lovely – and now I'm craving cupcakes thank you very much – LOL! 
I LOVE your light box idea below (might have to try that out), and your jewelry is amazing. You're so creative!Thanks for you kind words! Happy Saturday! 
OMG – I LOVE Rocky Road Ice Cream and I'm sure I'll love these cupcakes too. Thanks for sharing, I'll be trying your recipe soon! Diowww.paisleyinparis.blogspot.com
Hi! Thanks for following me at The Amazing Mess!I love these cupcakes! I think I might go into chocolate shock!! Yum!
Totally not cheating =o) They look delicious!www.makingmemorieswithyourkids.blogspot.com
Mmmmmm, those look delicious! And what a fun treat for the kiddos!
I'm going to HAVE to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Oh wow these look so awesome!! Thanks for stopping by my blog from Mama's Little Nestwork!! I'm about to go check out your About Me page to read your birth story!! I'm a new follower!!
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These look scrumptious!! Now I'm hungry!! I signed on as a follower, I thought I had done that already!?! Crazy me! Love your blog, so many great things. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and encouraging me with your sweet comments, I hope you'll stop back by. lifeofperks.blogspot.com
These cupcakes look too good! I'm featuring these for Friday Favorites this week.Thanks for linking up with me!
Oh my gosh!!!! These cupcakes look sooooooo good!!!! Thank you so much for entering!!! I hope you win!!!~Jennifer
yummy and crunchy,what a treat here.
WOW! These look to die for! I love me some good rocky road!! I will definitely be trying these!
These look so yummy!Susan,http://entertainexchange.blogspot.com/Party and Entertaining Inspiration
Those look so yummy!Thanks for linking up at http://www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com
Thanks for linking up this post too! Yummy! Chelsea
YUM-O! These look so Dee-Lish! I can't wait to try and make these cupcakes! My kids are going to go nuts over them! Thanks for visiting my blog! I hopped on over to yours and LOVE IT! I'm your newest follower!
Another yummy recipe! I'm your newest follower!smiles!
Mmmm! These and the tex mex taco's! They look AMAZING! I am STARVING and these aren't helping! Delish! Thanks for linking up to another Topsy Turvy Tuesday!
Yummy! I can not wait to try these! TFS! I have featured this today – stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Hope you are enjoying your weekend! Thanks for linking to The Sunday Showcase. ~ Stephanie Lynnhttp://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/08/three-scoops-of-love-winner-last-weeks.html
Those look delish! Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!
Oh, yum! I'm hosting a food link party on Fridays called Foodie Fridays. I'd love it if you'd stop by tomorrow and link up some of your stuff!P.S – I'm a new follower.P.P.S – You're making me HUNGRY!
~ The Speckled Dog
I love rocky road ice cream and these look delicious. Also using a box isn't cheating…its being smart.