*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

Recipe By     : Taste of Home Premire Edition
Serving Size  : 18   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bars

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4  cup           butter
   1-1/2  cups          sugar
   3                    eggs
   1      teaspoon      vanilla extract
   1-1/3  cups          all-purpose flour
     1/2  teaspoon      baking powder
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   3      tablespoons   baking cocoa
     1/2  cup           chopped nuts - optional
   4      cups          miniature marshmallows

                        Topping

   1-1/3  cups          chocolate chips (8 ounces)
   3      tablespoons   butter
   1      cup           peanut butter
   2      cups          crispy 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 and bake at 350 F for 15-18 minutes; sprinkle marshmallows
evenly over cake and return to the 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 then
spread over bars; chill and cut into 36 pieces.

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