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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.