Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- 1-½ cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped nuts, optional
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- TOPPING:
- 1-⅓ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups crisp rice cereal
Chocolate, Dessert
chocolate, marshmallows, bars
Directions
In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add
eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in
vanilla.
Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to
creamed mixture. Stir in nuts if desired. Spread in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes. Sprinkle with marshmallows; bake
2-3 minutes longer. Remove to a wire rack. Using a knife dipped in
water, spread the melted marshmallows evenly over top. Cool
completely.
For topping, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in
a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove
from the heat; stir in cereal. Spread over bars immediately. Chill.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 194 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 143 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

