Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

 

Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 36

deluxe chocolate marshmallow bars

makes 3 dozen

from the kitchen of analise & alyson hankwitz

3/4 cup butter or margarine

1 1/2 cup sugar

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons baking cocoa

1/2 chopped nuts (optional)

4 cups miniature marshmallows

topping: 1 1/3 cup (8oz) chocolate chips

3 tablespoon butter or margarine

1 cup peanut butter

2 cup crisp rice cereal

in a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy. combine flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa; add to cream mixture. stir in nuts, if desired. spread in a greased jelly roll pan. bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes. 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. for topping, combine chocolate chips, butter and peanut butter in a small saucepan. cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and well blended. remove from heat; stir in cereal. spread over bars. chill.