Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

Another great recipe that everyone will enjoy, makes a wonderful treat for those Christmas trays.

• Ready In: 480 hrs
• Yields: 36 bars

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup butter or 3⁄4 cup margarine
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  tablespoons  baking cocoa
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts, chopped
• 4  cups miniature marshmallows

• TOPPING

• 1 1⁄3 cups chocolate chips
• 3  tablespoons butter or 3  tablespoons margarine
• 1  cup peanut butter
• 2  cups  Rice Krispies

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, if desired.
3. Spread in a greased jelly roll pan.
4. Bake at 350F for 15-18 minutes.
5. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over cake; return to oven for 2-3 minutes. Using a knife dipped in water, spread melted marshmallows evenly over the cake. Cool.
6. For the topping: Combine chocolate chips, butter and peanut butter n a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and well blended. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Spread over bars. Chill.