Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

• 3/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 Tbsp. baking cocoa
• 1/2 cup nuts (chopped) (opt.)
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1/3 tsp. baking powder

Topping

• 1 1/3 cup chocolate chips
• 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
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• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 cup crisp rice cereal

Directions

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 greased jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes.

Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over cake; return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Using a knife dipped in water, spread the 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 constantly, until melted and well blended. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Spread over bars; chill. Yield: about 3 dozen

By Robin from Washington, IA