Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

• butter or margarine↗3⁄4 cup
• sugar↗1 1⁄2 cups
• large eggs↗3
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄3 cups
• baking powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cocoa↗3 tablespoons
• chopped nuts1⁄2 cup
• miniature marshmallows4 cups
• Topping
• chocolate chips↗1 1⁄3 cups
• butter or margarine↗3 tablespoons
• peanut butter↗1 cup
• crisp rice cereal (I use Rice Krispies)2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.

2. 2

   Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy.

3. 3

   Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa; add to creamed mixture.

4. 4

   Stir in nuts.

5. 5

   Spread in a greased 15x10-inch pan.

6. 6

   Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes.

7. 7

   Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over cake; bake 2-3 minutes longer.

8. 8

   Using a knife, dipped in water, spread the melted marshmallows evenly over cake; cool.

9. 9

   For topping: combine chocolate chips, butter and peanut butter in a small saucepan.

10. 10

    Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and well blended.

11. 11

    Remove from heat; stir in cereal.

12. 12

    Spread immediately over bars.

13. 13

    Chill.

14. 14

    Cut into squares and serve.