Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

What a great recipe.....it has all of the components of a " gotta keep this in my recipe files" recipe! Makes a large amount of squares so great make-ahead for a large gathering. I would suggest cutting small squares....and use a hot

knife!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups Imperial Sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows

TOPPING:

• 1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups Rice Krispies

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Beat in vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
5. Stir in nuts if desired. Spread in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
6. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with marshmallows; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until melted. Place pan on a wire rack. Using a knife dipped in water, spread marshmallows evenly over the top. Cool completely.
7. For topping, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until blended.
8. Remove from the heat; stir in Rice Krispies. Spread over bars immediately.
9. Chill until set.

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