Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

Ingredients:
3/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbs. baking cocoa
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
4 c. mini marshmallows
Topping:
1 1/3 c. chocolate chips
3 tbs. butter
1/3 c. peanut putter
2 c. rice cereal

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa. Add to cream mixture. Stir in nuts. Spread in a greased jelly roll pan. Bake at 350F for 15-18 minutes. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over cake. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes. Using a knife dipped in water, spread the melted marshmallows evenly over the cake. Cool.

For topping, combine chocolate chips, 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 cake and marshmallows. Chill.

Makes about 3 dozen.