*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

Recipe By     : Taste of Home Magazine, 1993
Serving Size  : 36   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bars                             Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4  c             Butter
   1 1/2  c             Sugar
   3                    Eggs
   1      ts            Vanilla extract
   1 1/3  c             All-purpose flour
     1/2  ts            Baking powder
     1/2  ts            Salt
   3      tb            Baking cocoa
     1/2  c             Nuts -- chopped (optional)
   4      c             Miniature marshallows
                        Topping:
   1 1/3  c             Chocolate chips (8 oz)
   3      tb            Butter
   1      c             Peanut butter
   2      c             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°F for 15 to 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 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: 36 Bars

Posted by: Cross (TMPJ72B)

Reformatted by: Cygnus (HCPM52C) & (CMINEAH)


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