Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Barsdesserts 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 tablespoon baking cocoa 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional 4 cup miniature marshmallows ----TOPPING---- 1 1/3 cup chocolate chips (8 oz.) 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 creamed mixture. Stir in nuts if desired. Spread in a greased jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 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. |
