Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars
By
Reva Cress, London, KY
Chocolate creamy and peanut butter marshmallow bars. This simple dessert is sure to be a hit.
Preparation time
45 minutes
Cooking time
21 minutes
Total time
1 hour, 6 minutes
Yield
24 Servings
Ingredients
3⁄4 cup butter (or margarine, softened) 1 1⁄2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1⁄3 cups all-purpose flour 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons baking cocoa 4 cups miniature marshmallows 1 1⁄3 cups chocolate chips 3 teaspoons butter (or margarine) 1 cup peanut butter 2 cups rice crisp cerealInstructions
Cake
In a mixing bowl, cream ¾ cup butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Combine flour, salt, cocoa, and add to cream mixture. Spread in a greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes. Sprinkle the marshmallows evenly over cake, return to oven for 2-3 minutes. Using a knife dipped in water; spread the melted marshmallows over the cake and cool.
Topping
Combine chocolate chips, 3 teaspoons of 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 marshmallows, chill. Cut into bars.
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