Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

By Lorena_321

Ingredients

• Topping:
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups AP flour
• 1/2 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. salt
• 3 T. baking cocoa
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
• 4 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 1/3 cups (8 oz.) chocolate chips
• 3 T. butter
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts if desired. Spread in a greased 15x10x1" baking 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 the melted marshmallows evenly over cake. Cool. For topping, combine chocolate chips, butter and peanut butter in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and well blended. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Spread over bars. Chill.