Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

 

Ingredients:

3/4 cup softened butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

3 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/3 cups flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

3 tbsp cocoa powder

1/2 cup chopped nuts (your choice)

4 cups mini marshmallows

1 1/3 cups chocolate chips

3 tbsp butter (for the topping)

1 cup peanut butter

2 cups Rice Krispies

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a jelly roll pan by spraying it with nonstick spray or lining it with parchment paper.

Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until fluffy.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Gradually mix into the butter mixture, folding in chopped nuts.

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15-18 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle mini marshmallows over the top. Bake for an additional 2-3 minutes until marshmallows melt.

Use a knife dipped in water to spread the marshmallows evenly. Let cool.

In a saucepan, melt chocolate chips, 3 tbsp butter, and peanut butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Stir in Rice Krispies until coated.

Spread the chocolate mixture over the marshmallows. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.

Slice into bars and enjoy!