Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

(from dawnwilliams’s recipe box)

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

Categories: Cookies and Bars

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 c sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 1-1/3 c flour
  • 3 T baking cocoa
  • 1/2 t baking powder
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1/2 c chopped nuts, optional
  • 4 c mini marshmallows
  • TOPPING:
  • 1-1/3 c semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 c peanut butter
  • 3 T butter
  • 2 c crisp rice cereal

Directions

  1. In small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.

  2. Combine the flour, cocoa, baing powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, if desired. Spread in a greased 15×10″ pan.

  3. Bake at 350 for 15-18 mins. Sprinkle with marshmallows; bake 2-3 mins longer. Remove to a wire rack. Using a knife dipped in water, spread the melted marshmallows evenly over top. Cool completely.

  4. For topping, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Spread over bars immediately. Chill.

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