Ingredients:
For the Crust:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 + 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 + 1/3 cups flour
3 Tablespoons cocoa
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
For the toppings:
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 + 1/3 cups chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter
3 Tablespoons butter
2 cups rice krispies cereal
Directions:
In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, coca, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts if desired. Spread in a greased 15 x 10 x 1 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes, until the middle looks set. Sprinkle with marshmallows and bake 2-3 minutes longer, or until the marshmallows look melty. Remove from oven and place pan on a cooling rack. Spread the marshmallows evenly with a knife dipped in water. Cool pan completely.
Once the bars are cooled completely start the topping. In a medium sauce pan combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Heat slowly over medium heat and stir continuously until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in rice krispies. Spread over the bars immediately. Chill until set. Makes about 36 bars.
Time to Make: about an hour with cooling time
Difficulty: Easy
Recipe Origin: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Deluxe-Chocolate-Marshmallow-Bars
