Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

• 3/4 cup butter
• margarine
• 1-1/2 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1-1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 tbsp. baking cocoa
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 4 cups miniature marshallows
• 1-1/3 cup chocolate chips
• 3 tbsp. butter
• margarine
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa; add to creamed mixture.
4. Stir in nuts, if desired.
5. Spread in a greased jelly roll pan.
6. Bake at 350F for 15-18 minutes.
7. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over cake; return to oven for 2-3 minutes.
8. Using a knife dipped in water, spread the melted marshmallows evenly over cake.
9. Cool.
10. Topping: Combine chocolate chips, butter and peanut butter in a small saucepan.
11. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and well blended.
12. Remove from heat; stir in cereal.
13. Spread over bars.
14. Chill.

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Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3086 (may not work)